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en'Orange is the New Black,' Mark Ruffalo win; Laverne Cox presents at the 21st Screen Actors Guild Awardshttp://www.glaad.org/blog/orange-new-black-mark-ruffalo-win-laverne-cox-presents-21st-screen-actors-guild-awards
<div class="field field-name-field-blog-featured field-type-file field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><span id="styles-0-0" class="styles file-styles 750px"> <img src="http://www.glaad.org/sites/default/files/styles/750px/public/images/2015-01/orange-is-the-new-black-sag-awards-2015.jpg?itok=YlVamX6O" alt="" title="" /></span></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p>The <a href="http://www.sagawards.org/">21<sup>st</sup> Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards </a>were held tonight at Los Angeles' Shrine Auditorium and included wins for LGBT-inclusive series and films. The SAG Awards are the only show with winners selected solely by actors and their peers.</p>
<p>The cast of Netflix's <em>Orange is the New Black</em> took home the Actor in Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series, while the cast of Downton Abbey won Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series. Uzo Aduba picked up a win in Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Comedy Series for her portrayal of Suzanne "Crazy Eyes" Warren on <em>Orange is the New Black</em>. Mark Ruffalo won Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Miniseries or Television Movie for his work as Ned Weeks in the HBO film <em>The Normal Heart</em> about the early days of the AIDS crisis in New York City and the young activists working to spur the medical and political establishment into action.</p>
<p>Trans actress and advocate Laverne Cox presented the SAG Award for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Drama Series to Viola Davis from <em>How to Get Away with Murder.</em> Cox shared her excitement about presenting for the first time at the SAG Awards on Instagram this week.</p>
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<p><a href="http://www.glaad.org/blog/keep-lgbt-inclusive-nominees-awards-season" target="_blank">As awards season continues, keep up to date with our list of the LGBT-inclusive nominees for each major award show</a>.</p>
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en" xml:lang="en"><p><a href="https://twitter.com/glaad">@glaad</a> Thank you GLAAD! You had a hand in making all this possible. Thank to the <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/LGBT?src=hash">#LGBT</a> community. Love wins.</p>
<p>— Mark Ruffalo (@MarkRuffalo) <a href="https://twitter.com/MarkRuffalo/status/559550679614627842">January 26, 2015</a></p></blockquote>
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Fri, 23 Jan 2015 23:23:35 +0000megantownsend73199 at http://www.glaad.orghttp://www.glaad.org/blog/orange-new-black-mark-ruffalo-win-laverne-cox-presents-21st-screen-actors-guild-awards#comments26th Annual GLAAD Media Awards nominees include highlights of bisexual media representations #glaadawardshttp://www.glaad.org/blog/26th-annual-glaad-media-awards-nominees-include-highlights-bisexual-media-representations
<div class="field field-name-field-blog-featured field-type-file field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><span id="styles-1-0" class="styles file-styles 750px"> <img id="1" src="http://www.glaad.org/sites/default/files/styles/750px/public/images/2015-01/ftgraphic_r3%20%283%29.png?itok=7NbM4zg_" alt="" title="" /></span></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p>Today, GLAAD announced the <a href="http://www.glaad.org/mediaawards/nominees">nominees for the 26<sup>th</sup> Annual GLAAD Media Awards</a>, and the list includes several bisexual-related stories and bi characters who made an impact on the media in 2014.</p>
<p>According to GLAAD's <a href="http://www.glaad.org/tvreport14"><em>Where We Are on TV</em></a> report, only 12 regular and recurring characters on 2014-2015 broadcast television are bisexual, compared to 18 lesbian and 35 gay characters. While representation may be low in quantity, several of the characters on the small screen are of a level of quality that's worthy of recognition.</p>
<p><img alt="" class="media-element file-media-original" data-file_info="%7B%22fid%22:%2276913%22,%22view_mode%22:%22media_original%22,%22fields%22:%7B%22field_file_image_alt_text%5Bund%5D%5B0%5D%5Bvalue%5D%22:%22%22,%22field_file_image_title_text%5Bund%5D%5B0%5D%5Bvalue%5D%22:%22%22%7D,%22type%22:%22media%22%7D" height="799" src="http://www.glaad.org/sites/default/files/styles/1200px/public/images/2015-01/Game%20of%20Thrones%20%28HBO.jpg?itok=fl-X86Vv" style="float: left; height: 233px; width: 350px;" width="1200" />In the Outstanding Drama Series category, BBC America's <em>Orphan Black</em> features bisexual clone and scientist Cosima and her girlfriend Delphine. <em>Game of Throne</em>'s Prince Oberyn Martell, also known as the Red Viper, was one of the year's most buzzed about characters, is openly bisexual and embraces his identity. <em>Degrassi </em>on TeenNick includes high school student Imogen and her girlfriend Jack, and ABC's <em>Grey's Anatomy</em> continues to feature series regular and openly bi doctor, Callie Torres.</p>
<p><img alt="" class="media-element file-media-original" data-file_info="%7B%22fid%22:%2276916%22,%22view_mode%22:%22media_original%22,%22fields%22:%7B%22field_file_image_alt_text%5Bund%5D%5B0%5D%5Bvalue%5D%22:%22%22,%22field_file_image_title_text%5Bund%5D%5B0%5D%5Bvalue%5D%22:%22%22%7D,%22type%22:%22media%22%7D" height="750" src="http://www.glaad.org/sites/default/files/styles/1200px/public/images/2015-01/06-01-14-Orange-is-the-new-black-ftr.jpg?itok=pqQ4ySLq" style="float: right; height: 219px; width: 350px;" width="1200" />When it comes to Outstanding Comedy Series, Amazon's groundbreaking<em>Transparent</em> included oldest sibling Sarah Pfefferman, who left her husband for her former girlfriend. Brittany S. Pierce continued to sing and dance on<em> Glee</em>, while Piper dealt with yet another betrayal by her ex-girlfriend in <em>Orange is the New Black</em>'s second season.</p>
<p><img alt="" class="media-element file-media-original" data-file_info="%7B%22fid%22:%2276914%22,%22view_mode%22:%22media_original%22,%22fields%22:%7B%22format%22:%22media_original%22,%22field_file_image_alt_text%5Bund%5D%5B0%5D%5Bvalue%5D%22:%22%22,%22field_file_image_title_text%5Bund%5D%5B0%5D%5Bvalue%5D%22:%22%22%7D,%22type%22:%22media%22%7D" height="450" src="http://www.glaad.org/sites/default/files/styles/1200px/public/images/2015-01/155219_3228257125262_91463311_n_medium.jpg?itok=wX6dVDjI" style="float: left; width: 233px; height: 350px;" width="299" />The <em>Nick News With Linda Ellerbee</em> episode "Coming Out," nominated in Outstanding TV Journalism - Newsmagazine, featured an African-American teen who proudly owned his bisexual identity and broke down some commonly held myths about people who are bi. Also, openly bisexual kicker Conner Mertens' story was told in the <a href="http://www.outsports.com/2014/1/28/5348936/conner-mertens-willamette-football-kicker">Outsports.com piece "Conner Mertens came out to his college football team. Now he comes out publicly,"</a> nominated for Outstanding Digital Journalism Article. Autostraddle.com, a blog "for a new generation of kickass lesbian, bisexual &amp; otherwise inclined ladies," is nominated for Outstanding Blog.</p>
<p><img alt="" class="media-element file-media-original" data-file_info="%7B%22fid%22:%2276915%22,%22view_mode%22:%22media_original%22,%22fields%22:%7B%22format%22:%22media_original%22,%22field_file_image_alt_text%5Bund%5D%5B0%5D%5Bvalue%5D%22:%22%22,%22field_file_image_title_text%5Bund%5D%5B0%5D%5Bvalue%5D%22:%22%22%7D,%22type%22:%22media%22%7D" height="401" src="http://www.glaad.org/sites/default/files/styles/1200px/public/images/2015-01/1389066145000-angel-copy.jpg?itok=_mAICJKe" style="float: right; height: 263px; width: 350px;" width="534" />Pansexual rapper Angel Haze is nominated in the Outstanding Music Artist category with her record, <em>Dirty Gold</em>. The Electronic Arts/BioWare videogame <em>Dragon Age: Inquisition</em> is being honored with a Special Recognition award for their diverse array of LGBT characters, including Josephine, who is bisexual, and Iron Bull, who is pansexual.</p>
<p>This past year saw many advancements for the bi community, from <a href="http://www.glaad.org/blog/bi-way-our-health-matters-too-its-bisexual-health-awareness-month">raising awareness about bisexual health</a>, to getting bi voices to go viral during the first ever <a href="http://www.glaad.org/biweek2014">#BiWeek</a>, to <a href="http://www.glaad.org/blog/biweek-win-you-spoke-dear-prudence-listened">educating a nationally syndicated advice columnist</a> on bi folks' identity, <a href="http://www.glaad.org/blog/bi-youth-and-groups-are-integral-ending-anti-lgbt-bullying-and-spiritday">to standing up for LGBT youth everywhere</a>.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.glaad.org/mediaawards/nominees">For a complete list of nominees, click here</a> and watch the video below.</p>
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<p>The GLAAD Media Awards recognize and honor media for their fair, accurate and inclusive representations of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community and the issues that affect their lives. The GLAAD Media Awards also fund GLAAD's work to amplify stories from the LGBT community and issues that build support for equality.</p>
<p>The GLAAD Media Awards ceremonies will be held in Los Angeles on March 21, 2015 at The Beverly Hilton and in New York on May 9 at the Waldorf Astoria New York. <a href="http://glaad.org/mediaawards">Find out how you can buy tickets or host a table here.</a></p>
<p>To receive the latest updates on the GLAAD Media Awards, follow @glaad on Twitter and use the hashtag #glaadawards.</p>
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Fri, 16 Jan 2015 23:26:33 +0000alexandrabolles73174 at http://www.glaad.orghttp://www.glaad.org/blog/26th-annual-glaad-media-awards-nominees-include-highlights-bisexual-media-representations#commentsExciting LGBT entertainment to look forward to in 2015!http://www.glaad.org/blog/exciting-lgbt-entertainment-look-forward-2015
<div class="field field-name-field-blog-featured field-type-file field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><span id="styles-2-0" class="styles file-styles 750px"> <img id="2" src="http://www.glaad.org/sites/default/files/styles/750px/public/images/2014-12/Looking%20Forward%20GLAAD%202014.png?itok=dJucpFLS" alt="" title="" /></span></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p>2015 is almost here and there is plenty for LGBT audiences to look forward to in the new year. Here are just a few of the exciting projects and releases to look for in 2015.</p>
<p>The Australian film <a href="http://www.glaad.org/blog/glaad-wrap-lgbt-wins-sundance-fosters-gets-web-series-and-new-sitcom-ellen-degeneres"><em>52 Tuesdays</em>, which won the World Cinema Dramatic Directing Award</a> after its US premiere at the <a href="http://www.glaad.org/blog/2014-sundance-film-festival-check-out-lgbt-inclusive-films-screening-park-city-january">2014 Sundance Film Festival</a>, will be released in early 2015. The film follows 16-year-old Billie as her mother announces plans for transition and their relationship becomes limited to Tuesday afternoons spent together. <em>52 Tuesdays</em> was shot every Tuesday for one year with the actors given scripts one week at a time and only including the scenes they were in to create an authentic experience of the narrative unfolding. <a href="http://my52tuesdays.com/where-to-watch/">For those outside of the US, check the <em>52 Tuesdays </em>website for release information</a>. You can also download the companion <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/app/id698403050?mt=8">My 52 Tuesdays app for iOS</a> and <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=au.com.closerproductions.fiftytwotuesdays">Android</a> which will pose a question each Tuesday. Answer by writing down your response and taking a photo with it to create a unique portrait of your year.</p>
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<p>Another Sundance 2014 premiere, <a href="http://appropriatebehaviormovie.com/"><em>Appropriate Behavior</em>, will be out in theaters and digital demand on January 16</a>. The film tells the story of Shirin who is struggling to reconcile her identities as a bisexual woman, the ideal Persian daughter to her strict parents, and a hip Brooklynite. After she's dumped by her girlfriend Maxine and forced to move from Park Slope to a shared space in Bushwick, Shirin can't forget their highs and lows and plots to win her ex back however she can. <a href="http://www.glaad.org/blog/love-strange-dear-white-people-and-more-pick-spirit-awards-nominations"><em>Appropriate Behavior</em>'s out director, screenwriter, and star Desiree Akhavan was recently nominated for an Independent Spirit Award</a> in Best First Screenplay for the film.</p>
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<p><em><img alt="" class="media-element file-media-original" data-file_info="%7B%22fid%22:%2276672%22,%22view_mode%22:%22media_original%22,%22fields%22:%7B%22field_file_image_alt_text%5Bund%5D%5B0%5D%5Bvalue%5D%22:%22%22,%22field_file_image_title_text%5Bund%5D%5B0%5D%5Bvalue%5D%22:%22%22%7D,%22type%22:%22media%22%7D" height="294" src="http://www.glaad.org/sites/default/files/styles/1200px/public/images/2014-12/Carol.jpg?itok=GGe3qbX8" style="float: right; width: 400px; height: 235px;" width="500" />Carol</em>, the film adaptation of the 1952 novel <a href="http://www.amazon.com/The-Price-Salt-Patricia-Highsmith/dp/1469971879"><em>The Price of Salt </em>by Patricia Highsmith</a> (under the pseudonym Claire Morgan), <a href="http://daily.swarthmore.edu/2014/10/23/25981/">will hit theaters this fall</a> finally after filming wrapped in April 2014. <em>Carol </em>stars Rooney Mara as shop girl Therese who finds herself enchanted with Carol (Cate Blanchett), an older elegant woman Therese serves at work. Out director Todd Haynes previous works include the cult classic 1999 film <em>Velvet Goldmine </em>which he directed and co-wrote.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.fox.com/empire">FOX's new music drama <em>Empire</em></a><em> </em>from out writer/director Lee Daniels premieres January 7. The series follows Lucious Lyon (Terrence Howard), the CEO of a successful record label who is diagnosed with ALS and starts looking for a successor in one of his three sons. His son Jamal (<a href="http://www.glaad.org/blog/video-cast-foxs-empire-goes-purple-spiritday">Jussie Smollett</a>) is a talented musician and gay, which infuriates his father, though he has the support of his mom and Lucious' ex-wife, Cookie (Taraji P. Henson). Cookie was just released from prison after nearly two decades on drug charges, taking the fall for her ex-husband. <a href="http://www.fox.com/empire/music"><em>Empire</em> will feature original music, the first track "No Apologies" featuring Smollett is on iTunes now</a>.</p>
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<p>The highly anticipated sophomore album from out musician Frank Ocean looks likely to come out sometime in 2015. His 2012 debut album <em>Channel Orange</em>, which featured the hit song "Thinkin' Bout You" about his previous relationship with a man, won Best Urban Contemporary Album at the 55<sup>th</sup> Grammy Awards. <a href="http://frankocean.tumblr.com/post/103792418516/i-memorized-the-wayward-expressions-never-look">Ocean last month posted a new song "Memrise" to his Tumblr page</a> after an extended absence of new solo work, in March he took part in <a href="http://conversemusic.tumblr.com/hero">Converse's Three Artists. One Song. series</a> which released his free track "Hero" with Mick Jones, Paul Simonon, and Diplo. <a href="http://www.buzzfeed.com/reggieugwu/frank-ocean-got-a-new-manager#.dlvplwD2J">In June, Ocean fired his longtime publicist and management team and signed with Three Six Zero Management in September</a>.</p>
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<p><a href="http://www.glaad.org/blog/jane-fonda-and-lily-tomlin-headline-new-netflix-series-grace-and-frankie"><img alt="" class="media-element file-file-styles-400px" data-file_info="%7B%22fid%22:%2276673%22,%22view_mode%22:%22file_styles_400px%22,%22fields%22:%7B%22format%22:%22file_styles_400px%22,%22field_file_image_alt_text%5Bund%5D%5B0%5D%5Bvalue%5D%22:%22%22,%22field_file_image_title_text%5Bund%5D%5B0%5D%5Bvalue%5D%22:%22%22%7D,%22type%22:%22media%22%7D" height="225" src="http://www.glaad.org/sites/default/files/styles/400px/public/images/2014-12/Grace%20and%20Frankie.jpg?itok=_835PpCH" style="float: right; width: 400px; height: 225px;" width="400" />The Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin-starring Netflix original comedy series <em>Grace and Frankie</em> will premiere in 2015</a>. The 13-episode half hour series focuses on archenemies Frankie (Tomlin) and Grace (Fonda) who find their lives changed completely and permanently entangled after their husbands Sol and Robert (Sam Waterston, Martin Sheen) announce they are in love with each other and plan to marry. Netflix has shown a commitment to LGBT-inclusivity since it began premiering original programming in 2012 with inclusive series like <em>Orange is the New Black</em>, <em>House of Cards</em>, and <em>Hemlock Grove</em>.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.glaad.org/blog/abc-family-announces-new-reality-series-my-transparent-life"><img alt="" class="media-element file-file-styles-300px" data-file_info="%7B%22fid%22:%2276674%22,%22view_mode%22:%22file_styles_300px%22,%22fields%22:%7B%22format%22:%22file_styles_300px%22,%22field_file_image_alt_text%5Bund%5D%5B0%5D%5Bvalue%5D%22:%22%22,%22field_file_image_title_text%5Bund%5D%5B0%5D%5Bvalue%5D%22:%22%22%7D,%22type%22:%22media%22%7D" height="225" src="http://www.glaad.org/sites/default/files/styles/300px/public/images/2014-12/latest.jpg?itok=jW1DODRs" style="float: left;" width="300" />ABC Family this month announced a new reality series <em>My Transparent Life</em> from Ryan Seacrest Productions</a>. <em>My Transparent Life</em> centers on Ben, a teenager who learns that his parents are getting divorced at the same time he learns that his father will be transitioning. The show is described as "a generational story of a loving family and circle of friends supporting one another through this unfamiliar and unexpected situation." While no premiere date has yet been set for <em>My Transparent Life</em>, you can keep up to date with the series on their <a href="https://www.facebook.com/mytransparentlifeseries" target="_blank">official Facebook page</a> and on <a href="https://twitter.com/TransparentLife" target="_blank">Twitter @TransparentLife</a>.</p>
<p><img alt="" class="media-element file-file-styles-400px" data-file_info="%7B%22fid%22:%2276675%22,%22view_mode%22:%22file_styles_400px%22,%22fields%22:%7B%22format%22:%22file_styles_400px%22,%22field_file_image_alt_text%5Bund%5D%5B0%5D%5Bvalue%5D%22:%22%22,%22field_file_image_title_text%5Bund%5D%5B0%5D%5Bvalue%5D%22:%22%22%7D,%22type%22:%22media%22%7D" height="207" src="http://www.glaad.org/sites/default/files/styles/400px/public/images/2014-12/ustv-onebighappy.png.jpg?itok=Hhet2HdQ" style="float: right;" width="400" />The half hour sitcom <a href="http://www.nbc.com/one-big-happy"><em>One Big Happy</em>, executive produced by Ellen DeGeneres, will premiere March 17 on NBC</a>. The series stars Elisha Cuthbert as Lizzy, a lesbian who agrees to get pregnant and start a family with her straight male best friend Luke (Nick Zano), right before he falls in love with and marries a British girl named Prudence (Kelly Brook).</p>
<p><a href="http://deadline.com/2014/06/netflix-wachowski-series-sense8-cast-naveen-andrews-darryl-hannah-794011/"><em><img alt="" class="media-element file-file-styles-300px" data-file_info="%7B%22fid%22:%2276676%22,%22view_mode%22:%22file_styles_300px%22,%22fields%22:%7B%22format%22:%22file_styles_300px%22,%22field_file_image_alt_text%5Bund%5D%5B0%5D%5Bvalue%5D%22:%22%22,%22field_file_image_title_text%5Bund%5D%5B0%5D%5Bvalue%5D%22:%22%22%7D,%22type%22:%22media%22%7D" height="300" src="http://www.glaad.org/sites/default/files/styles/300px/public/images/2014-12/Sense8.png?itok=wNpoisg0" style="float: left;" width="300" />Sense8</em>, a new Netflix original sci-fi drama from trans creator Lana Wachowski and her brother Andy</a>, is set to premiere in the new year. The series will focus on eight strangers around the world who find themselves suddenly mentally and emotionally connected following a violent death. Each of the season's 10 episodes will focus on one character's story as one entity tries to bring the eight together and another tries to kill them. The cast of characters will include Lito (Miguel Ángel Silvestre), a closeted Mexican telenovela leading man, his boyfriend Hernando (Alfonso Herrera), and a transgender American blogger, Nomi, played by trans actress Jamie Clayton.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.glaad.org/blog/discovery-life-channel-announces-series-telling-stories-trans-women-kansas-city">The new channel Discovery Life will launch in January and in March premiere the new reality series <em>Those Girls</em> (working title) about the real lives of trans friends and couples in Kansas City</a>. The series focuses on four pairs of friends and couples: Macy and Sharon, a married couple continuing to grow together during Macy's transition; Kassidy and Chloe who are sharing the experience of transitioning together; Robyn and Andrew, longtime best friends who started dating following Robyn's transition; and couple Tanya and Jaime who are struggling with child-related issues with Tanya’s ex-wife.</p>
<p><img alt="" class="media-element file-file-styles-400px" data-file_info="%7B%22fid%22:%2276677%22,%22view_mode%22:%22file_styles_400px%22,%22fields%22:%7B%22field_file_image_alt_text%5Bund%5D%5B0%5D%5Bvalue%5D%22:%22%22,%22field_file_image_title_text%5Bund%5D%5B0%5D%5Bvalue%5D%22:%22%22%7D,%22type%22:%22media%22%7D" height="367" src="http://www.glaad.org/sites/default/files/styles/400px/public/images/2014-12/returning%20series.jpg?itok=pf7KkFXZ" style="float: right;" width="400" />Several LGBT-inclusive shows are returning for new seasons in 2015. Some highlights include the HBO series <em>Looking</em> which has added <a href="http://www.glaad.org/blog/11-celebrities-who-came-out-2014">Daniel Franzese (who came out earlier this year)</a> to the cast, the series is also <a href="http://attitude.co.uk/hbos-looking-adds-transgender-character-season-two/">rumored to be adding a trans character to the cast</a>. <em>Glee</em>'s final season will premiere in January with several LGBT characters, <a href="http://www.towleroad.com/2014/12/canadian-idol-finalist-marshall-williams-to-play-gay-football-stud-in-upcoming-final-season-of-glee.html">including new gay football player Spencer</a>. Original streaming series <em>Transparent</em> will return to Amazon for a second season and the Netflix hit <em>Orange is the New Black</em> will air a third season. <a href="http://www.glaad.org/issues/what-watch-tv">Keep up to date with LGBT-inclusive programming with GLAAD's weekly Must-See LGBT TV column</a>.</p>
<p>These are just a few of the exciting new LGBT-inclusive projects and releases set for 2015. Let us know what you're most looking forward to below!</p>
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<li class="field-item even"><a href="/tags/carol">Carol</a>, </li>
<li class="field-item odd"><a href="/tags/empire">Empire</a>, </li>
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Mon, 29 Dec 2014 20:04:37 +0000megantownsend72972 at http://www.glaad.orghttp://www.glaad.org/blog/exciting-lgbt-entertainment-look-forward-2015#commentsGolden Globe nods for 'Transparent,' 'Pride,' 'The Imitation Game,' and morehttp://www.glaad.org/blog/golden-globe-nods-transparent-pride-imitation-game-and-more
<div class="field field-name-field-blog-featured field-type-file field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><span id="styles-3-0" class="styles file-styles 750px"> <img id="3" src="http://www.glaad.org/sites/default/files/styles/750px/public/images/2014-12/Transparent.jpg?itok=ntdS8Ewq" alt="" title="" /></span></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p>Following yesterday's announcement of <a href="http://www.glaad.org/blog/screen-actors-guild-awards-nominations-imitation-game-normal-heart-orange-new-black-and-more">the annual SAG award nominations</a>, this morning brought the list of contenders for <a href="http://www.goldenglobes.com/2015_72nd_Golden_Globes_Nominees">the Golden Globes</a>, which finally gave Amazon's <em>Transparent </em>one of its first big awards moments. Alongside were quite a few other LGBT-inclusive films and TV series, including welcome surprises like the terrific British film <em>Pride</em>.</p>
<p><em>Pride</em>, which follows a group of gay and lesbian activists who decided to support the UK miner's strike in the 1980s, was nominated for Best Motion Picture - Comedy or Musical. In the Drama category, <em>The Imitation Game</em> continued picking up awards momentum with five nominations, including one for Best Picture. Benedict Cumberbatch was nominated for his leading role as gay codebreaker and computer pioneer Alan Turing in the film, which also received nods for best actress (Keira Knightley), Best Original Score, and Best Screenplay. </p>
<p>In the TV categories, the critically acclaimed streaming series <em>Transparent</em> was nominated for Best Television Series – Musical or Comedy, as well as Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series – Comedy or Musical for Jeffrey Tambor's performance as Maura, a transgender woman coming out late in life. <em>Orange is the New Black</em> also got a best comedy series nod, along with cast members Taylor Schilling for best actress and Uzo Aduba for best supporting actress. Other inclusive series that received nominations included <em>Downton Abbey</em>, <em>Game of Thrones</em>, <em>House of Cards</em>, <em>The Good Wife</em>, and surprise nominee <em>Jane the Virgin</em>. Out actor Alan Cumming was also nominated for his supporting role on <em>The Good Wife</em>.</p>
<p><em>The Normal Heart </em>received what will probably be some of its last nominations, including Best Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television, best actor for Mark Ruffalo's performance as AIDS activist Ned Weeks, and best supporting actor for Matt Bomer's role as the lover Weeks loses to the disease.</p>
<p>The 72nd annual Golden Globe Awards will air January 11 on NBC.</p>
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Thu, 11 Dec 2014 18:13:46 +0000mattkane72923 at http://www.glaad.orghttp://www.glaad.org/blog/golden-globe-nods-transparent-pride-imitation-game-and-more#commentsScreen Actors Guild Awards nominations for 'The Imitation Game,' 'The Normal Heart,' 'Orange is the New Black' and morehttp://www.glaad.org/blog/screen-actors-guild-awards-nominations-imitation-game-normal-heart-orange-new-black-and-more
<div class="field field-name-field-blog-featured field-type-file field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><span id="styles-4-0" class="styles file-styles 750px"> <img id="4" src="http://www.glaad.org/sites/default/files/styles/750px/public/images/2014-12/the-imitation-game-keira-knightley-benedict-cumberbatch1.jpg?itok=cqD9yv1o" alt="" title="" /></span></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p>This morning Ansel Elgort and Eva Longoria announced the <a href="http://www.sagawards.org/awards/nominees-and-recipients/21st-annual-screen-actors-guild-awards">nominations for the 21st Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards</a> and the nominees include several out performers or characters and LGBT-inclusive films and series. The Screen Actors Guild Awards, the only show with winners selected solely by actors and their peers, will air live on TNT and TBS Sunday, January 25 at 8pm</p>
<p>The Alan Turing biopic <em>The Imitation Game</em> picked up three nominations including Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture and an Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role nomination for star Benedict Cumberbatch. Mark Ruffalo scored a nomination in Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Television Movie or Miniseries for his portrayal of Ned Weeks in HBO's <em>The Normal Heart</em>.</p>
<p><img alt="" class="media-element file-media-original" data-file_info="%7B%22fid%22:%2276479%22,%22view_mode%22:%22media_original%22,%22fields%22:%7B%22format%22:%22media_original%22,%22field_file_image_alt_text%5Bund%5D%5B0%5D%5Bvalue%5D%22:%22%22,%22field_file_image_title_text%5Bund%5D%5B0%5D%5Bvalue%5D%22:%22%22%7D,%22type%22:%22media%22%7D" height="380" src="http://www.glaad.org/sites/default/files/styles/1200px/public/images/2014-12/Orphan-Black-208-01.jpg?itok=7rvqQqOl" style="float: right; width: 300px; height: 186px;" width="612" />In television and streaming series, out actor Jim Parsons is nominated in Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Comedy Series. Parsons was also nominated as part of the cast of <em>The Big Bang Theory</em> in Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series. Eric Stonestreet, who plays Cameron Tucker on <em>Modern Family</em>, is nominated alongside Parsons in the Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Comedy Series category. Uzo Aduba picked up a nomination in Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Comedy Series for her work as <em>Orange is the New Black</em>'s Suzanne "Crazy Eyes" Warren. Tatiana Maslany scored a nomination in Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Drama Series; she plays several clones on BBC America's <em>Orphan Black</em> including bisexual scientist Cosima and transgender con man Tony.</p>
<p><img alt="" class="media-element file-media-original" data-file_info="%7B%22fid%22:%2276481%22,%22view_mode%22:%22media_original%22,%22fields%22:%7B%22field_file_image_alt_text%5Bund%5D%5B0%5D%5Bvalue%5D%22:%22%22,%22field_file_image_title_text%5Bund%5D%5B0%5D%5Bvalue%5D%22:%22%22%7D,%22type%22:%22media%22%7D" height="500" src="http://www.glaad.org/sites/default/files/styles/1200px/public/images/2014-12/sagawards.jpg?itok=kQS4XMeH" style="float: right; width: 265px; height: 350px;" width="379" />LGBT-inclusive series <em>Downton Abbey</em>, <em>Game of Thrones</em> and <em>House of Cards</em> all received nominations in Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series, while <em>Brooklyn Nine-Nine</em>, <em>Modern Family</em> and <em>Orange is the New Black</em> picked up nominations in Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series.</p>
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<p>Unfortunately, Amazon's critically lauded freshman comedy <em>Transparent </em>missed out on any nominations, though that was notably also the case with the similarly hailed <em>Orange is the New Black</em> last year. Hopefully by next year, SAG voters will manage to catch the terrific show and Maura.</p>
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<p>Don't miss the 21st Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards live on TNT and TBS Sunday, January 25 at 8pm.</p>
</div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-pubdate field-type-datetime field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><span class="date-display-single">December 10, 2014</span></div></div></div>
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<li class="field-item even"><a href="/tags/imitation-game">The Imitation Game</a>, </li>
<li class="field-item odd"><a href="/tags/normal-heart">The Normal Heart</a>, </li>
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Wed, 10 Dec 2014 20:01:19 +0000megantownsend72919 at http://www.glaad.orghttp://www.glaad.org/blog/screen-actors-guild-awards-nominations-imitation-game-normal-heart-orange-new-black-and-more#commentsNAACP Image Awards nominees include Laverne Cox, Justin Simien and morehttp://www.glaad.org/blog/naacp-image-awards-nominees-include-laverne-cox-justin-simien-and-more
<div class="field field-name-field-blog-featured field-type-file field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><span id="styles-5-0" class="styles file-styles 750px"> <img id="5" src="http://www.glaad.org/sites/default/files/styles/750px/public/images/2014-12/2_Laverne_Cox_stage.jpg?itok=hN3DsKcC" alt="" title="" /></span></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p>The <a href="http://www.naacpimageawards.net/nominees/" target="_blank">nominees for the NAACP Image Awards were announced this morning</a> and include nods for several LGBT artists and inclusive series and films. The Image Awards celebrate outstanding achievements by people of color in arts as well as those who work to promote social justice through their creative efforts, this year's show will air live Friday, February 6 at 9pm on TV One.</p>
<p><img alt="" class="media-element file-media-original" data-file_info="%7B%22fid%22:%2276447%22,%22view_mode%22:%22media_original%22,%22fields%22:%7B%22field_file_image_alt_text%5Bund%5D%5B0%5D%5Bvalue%5D%22:%22%22,%22field_file_image_title_text%5Bund%5D%5B0%5D%5Bvalue%5D%22:%22%22%7D,%22type%22:%22media%22%7D" height="800" src="http://www.glaad.org/sites/default/files/styles/1200px/public/images/2014-12/Justin-Simien.jpg?itok=UUsW_Cuy" style="float: right; width: 300px; height: 200px;" width="1200" />Laverne Cox is nominated in Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series for her portrayal of trans inmate Sophia Burset on the Netflix original series <em>Orange is the New Black</em>. Out actor Guillermo Diaz picked up a nomination in Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series for his work on <em>Scandal</em>. Andre Braugher is nominated in Outstanding Actor in a Comedy series for his portrayal of out police captain Raymond Holt on <em>Brooklyn Nine-Nine</em>, while <em>Orange is the New Black</em>'s Uzo Aduba (Suzanne 'Crazy Eyes' Warren) scored a nod in Outstanding Actress in a Comedy Series. Out <em>Orange is the New Black </em>writer and co-executive producer Sara Hess scored a nod in Outstanding Writing in a Comedy Series. Out director and writer Justin Simien is nominated in Outstanding Writing in a Motion Picture (Theatrical) for <em>Dear White People</em>.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.glaad.org/blog/grammy-nominations-out-artists-including-sam-smith-brandy-clark-and-more" target="_blank">Sam Smith, who picked up six GRAMMY nominations last week</a>, scored an Image Awards nomination in Outstanding Duo, Group or Collaboration for "Stay with Me" with Mary J. Blige. Out jazz artist Dave Koz's newest release <em>Dave Koz and Friends: The 25<sup>th</sup> of December</em> is nominated in Outstanding Jazz Album. John Legend's "You &amp; I (Nobody in the World)" is nominated in Outstanding Music Video which featured Laverne Cox and out comedian Tig Notaro.</p>
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<p><em><img alt="" class="media-element file-media-original" data-file_info="%7B%22fid%22:%2276448%22,%22view_mode%22:%22media_original%22,%22fields%22:%7B%22field_file_image_alt_text%5Bund%5D%5B0%5D%5Bvalue%5D%22:%22%22,%22field_file_image_title_text%5Bund%5D%5B0%5D%5Bvalue%5D%22:%22%22%7D,%22type%22:%22media%22%7D" height="1512" src="http://www.glaad.org/sites/default/files/styles/1200px/public/images/2014-12/we-are-americans-time.jpg?itok=MRn0etiY" style="float: right; width: 263px; height: 350px;" width="1134" />Dear White People</em> received nominations in Outstanding Motion Picture and Outstanding Independent Motion Picture. The <a href="http://www.glaad.org/blog/jose-antonio-vargas-answers-our-questions-documented-will-show-sunday-cnn" target="_blank">Jose Antonio Vargas documentary <em>Documented</em></a> and <em>Through a Lens Darkly: Black Photographers and the Emergence of a People</em> both picked up nominations in Outstanding Documentary (Theatrical). VH1's <em>Drumline: A New Beat</em> which included the gay son of a pastor and his closeted love interest is nominated in Outstanding Television Movie, Mini-Series or Dramatic Special.</p>
<p><img alt="" class="media-element file-media-original" data-file_info="%7B%22fid%22:%2276450%22,%22view_mode%22:%22media_original%22,%22fields%22:%7B%22field_file_image_alt_text%5Bund%5D%5B0%5D%5Bvalue%5D%22:%22%22,%22field_file_image_title_text%5Bund%5D%5B0%5D%5Bvalue%5D%22:%22%22%7D,%22type%22:%22media%22%7D" height="1800" src="http://www.glaad.org/sites/default/files/styles/1200px/public/images/2014-12/7x06-callie-and-arizona-16134020-1200-1800.jpg?itok=a7XncNdB" style="float: left; width: 200px; height: 300px;" width="1200" />LGBT-inclusive series <em>Orange is the New Black</em> and <em>House of Lies</em> are nominated in Outstanding Comedy Series. <em>Grey's Anatomy, House of Cards, How to Get Away with Murder</em>, and <em>Scandal</em> received nominations in Outstanding Drama Series. <em>The View</em>, which this year saw the return of Rosie O'Donnell, is nominated in Outstanding Talk Series. NBC's <em>The Voice</em> and ABC's <em>Dancing with the Stars</em> are nominated in Outstanding Reality Series.</p>
<p>Don't miss the NAACP Image Awards live on TV One Friday, February 6 at 9pm!</p>
</div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-pubdate field-type-datetime field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><span class="date-display-single">December 9, 2014</span></div></div></div>
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Tue, 09 Dec 2014 20:49:56 +0000megantownsend72914 at http://www.glaad.orghttp://www.glaad.org/blog/naacp-image-awards-nominees-include-laverne-cox-justin-simien-and-more#commentsNominees announced for Writers Guild Awards; 'Transparent' and 'Orange is the New Black' each score three nodshttp://www.glaad.org/blog/nominees-announced-writers-guild-awards-transparent-and-orange-new-black-each-score-three-nods
<div class="field field-name-field-blog-featured field-type-file field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><span id="styles-6-0" class="styles file-styles 750px"> <img id="6" src="http://www.glaad.org/sites/default/files/styles/750px/public/images/2014-10/o-TRANSPARENT-facebook.jpg?itok=kAauMf72" alt="" title="" /></span></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p>The <a href="http://www.wga.org/wga-awards/nominees-winners.aspx">nominees for the Writers Guild Awards in TV, new media and radio were announced this week</a> and include several LGBT-inclusive series. Additional nominees for theatrical, documentary, and videogame writing categories will roll out through January. The Writers Guild Awards will be held in Los Angeles on February 14.</p>
<p><img alt="" class="media-element file-media-original" data-file_info="%7B%22fid%22:%2276372%22,%22view_mode%22:%22media_original%22,%22fields%22:%7B%22format%22:%22media_original%22,%22field_file_image_alt_text%5Bund%5D%5B0%5D%5Bvalue%5D%22:%22%22,%22field_file_image_title_text%5Bund%5D%5B0%5D%5Bvalue%5D%22:%22%22%7D,%22type%22:%22media%22%7D" height="450" src="http://www.glaad.org/sites/default/files/styles/1200px/public/images/2014-12/Screen-Shot-2013-07-24-at-9.48.06-PM.jpg?itok=9JHR_pzG" style="float: right; width: 300px; height: 245px;" width="550" />Amazon Prime's new original comedy <em>Transparent</em>, which follows a Los Angeles family as Maura (Jeffrey Tambor) announces her transition to her kids and ex-wife, scored three nominations total including New Series and Comedy Series. The Netflix original series <em>Orange is the New Black</em> about the diverse cast of inmates at a women's prison also picked up three nominations. <a href="http://www.glaad.org/transforming-images-four-decades-trans-inclusive-entertainment" target="_blank">Both series are part of GLAAD's new Transforming Images interactive timeline highlighting four decades of trans-inclusive entertainment</a>.</p>
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<p><img alt="" class="media-element file-media-original" data-file_info="%7B%22fid%22:%2276373%22,%22view_mode%22:%22media_original%22,%22fields%22:%7B%22field_file_image_alt_text%5Bund%5D%5B0%5D%5Bvalue%5D%22:%22%22,%22field_file_image_title_text%5Bund%5D%5B0%5D%5Bvalue%5D%22:%22%22%7D,%22type%22:%22media%22%7D" height="798" src="http://www.glaad.org/sites/default/files/styles/1200px/public/images/2014-12/the%20normal%20heart%20hbo.jpg?itok=CvzK68Bi" style="float: right; width: 300px; height: 200px;" width="1200" />ABC's <em>Modern Family</em> is nominated twice in the Episodic Comedy category. LGBT-inclusive dramas <em>Game of Thrones</em> (HBO) and <em>The Good Wife</em> (CBS) each scored nominations in Drama Series and Episodic Drama. <em>The Normal Heart</em> picked up a nomination in Long Form Adapted, the HBO TV film was based on Larry Kramer's play of the same name about the early days of the AIDS crisis in New York City and the young activists working to spur the medical and political establishment into action. NBC's <em>Hollywood Game Night</em>, hosted by out actress Jane Lynch, scored a nomination in Quiz and Audience Participation and LGBT-inclusive soaps <em>Days of Our Lives</em> and <em>General Hospital</em> are nominated in Daytime Drama.</p>
<p>The 67<sup>th</sup> Annual Writers Guild Awards will take place in Los Angeles on February 14.</p>
</div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-pubdate field-type-datetime field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><span class="date-display-single">December 5, 2014</span></div></div></div>
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Fri, 05 Dec 2014 19:44:19 +0000megantownsend72899 at http://www.glaad.orghttp://www.glaad.org/blog/nominees-announced-writers-guild-awards-transparent-and-orange-new-black-each-score-three-nods#commentsCheck out these trans-inclusive streaming series and films for #TransWk!http://www.glaad.org/blog/check-out-these-trans-inclusive-streaming-series-and-films-transwk
<div class="field field-name-field-blog-featured field-type-file field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><span id="styles-7-0" class="styles file-styles 750px"> <img id="7" src="http://www.glaad.org/sites/default/files/styles/750px/public/images/2014-11/Laverne%20Cox%20as%20Sophia%20Burset%20-%20Orange%20is%20the%20New%20Black%20%282013%29%201.jpg?itok=aPko1fq-" alt="" title="" /></span></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p>Individuals and organizations around the country are participating in Transgender Awareness Week now to raise visibility of trans people and stories before the <a href="http://www.glaad.org/tdor" target="_blank">annual Transgender Day of Remembrance</a> on November 20 honoring the memory of those whose lives were lost in acts of anti-transgender violence. We've put together an online viewing guide of some notable trans-inclusive television series and films available to stream just about anywhere. Whether you're revisiting an old story or finding something new, this list can help you find some memorable stories.</p>
<p>Please note some of these services require subscriptions or rental fees.</p>
<p>On Netflix, you can enjoy the <a href="http://www.netflix.com/WiMovie/70242311" target="_blank">hit original series <em>Orange is the New Black</em></a> about the diverse cast of inmates at a women's prison. The series features trans advocate and actress Laverne Cox as incarcerated trans woman Sophia Burset. <a href="http://www.netflix.com/WiMovie/70167100?trkid=13752289" target="_blank">The independent film <em>Gun Hill Road</em></a> is also available for streaming on Netflix, which follows ex-con Enrique who returns from prison to find his teenage child has come out as trans and is now named Vanessa (trans actress Harmony Santana, who was nominated for a Spirit award). The <a href="http://www.netflix.com/WiMovie/60036691?trkid=13752289" target="_blank">1990 documentary <em>Paris is Burning</em></a> about New York City's ball culture and house system in the late 1980's is also available to watch instantly.</p>
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<p>The full first season of <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Pilot/dp/B00I3MOT0Y/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1415929170&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=transparent" target="_blank">Amazon's new original series <em>Transparent</em></a> is available for instant streaming. The series follows a Los Angeles family as Maura (Jeffrey Tambor) announces her transition to her kids and ex-wife. <a href="http://www.amazon.com/World-According-Garp-Robin-Williams/dp/B001RJ23YY/ref=sr_1_1?s=instant-video&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1415929265&amp;sr=1-1&amp;keywords=world+according+to+garp" target="_blank">1982's <em>The World According to Garp</em></a>, based on the celebrated novel by John Irving, costars John Lithgow as transgender former football player Roberta Muldoon who lives in a home for abused women run by the protagonist’s mother. <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Girl-Like-Me-Gwen-Araujo/dp/B004XKQR6O/ref=sr_1_1?s=instant-video&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1415929311&amp;sr=1-1&amp;keywords=gwen+araujo" target="_blank"><em>A Girl Like Me: The Gwen Araujo Story</em></a><em>, </em>a TV movie about the true story of trans teen Gwen Araujo who was killed in an anti-trans attack in 2002, is also available to watch on Amazon Instant.</p>
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<p><em>On Hulu, check out </em><a href="http://www.hulu.com/watch/337502" target="_blank">the documentary <em>Southern Comfort</em></a> chronicling the life of trans man Robert Eads as he falls in love with a transgender woman named Lola before eventually succumbing to terminal cancer. The <a href="http://www.hulu.com/tales-of-the-city" target="_blank">1993 series <em>Tales of the City</em></a>, based on Armistead Maupin's San Francisco-based book series of the same name, includes one of pop culture's most beloved trans characters in the enigmatic landlady Mrs. Madrigal. <a href="http://www.hulu.com/watch/506628" target="_blank"><em>Romeos </em>is also available for instant streaming</a>. The film follows insecure trans teen Lukas who is swept away when he meets a confident guy named Fabio on the club scene.</p>
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<p><a href="http://brothersseries.com/" target="_blank">Narrative web series <em>Brothers</em></a> is available to watch on YouTube. The series follows four trans friends living in Brooklyn as they try to figure out love and life in the big city. <a href="http://www.glaad.org/blog/aol-originals-true-trans-debuts-spiritday-anti-bullying-psa" target="_blank">AOL Originals recently premiered <em>True Trans</em></a> which follows Laura Jane Grace, the trans lead singer of punk rock band Against Me!, on tour and includes interviews with several trans fans at concerts.</p>
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<p><a href="http://www.glaad.org/tdor" target="_blank">Visit glaad.org/TDOR to learn more about how you can participate</a> and let us know some of your favorite trans-inclusive films and TV in the comments!</p>
</div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-pubdate field-type-datetime field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><span class="date-display-single">November 19, 2014</span></div></div></div>
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Wed, 19 Nov 2014 19:50:51 +0000megantownsend72838 at http://www.glaad.orghttp://www.glaad.org/blog/check-out-these-trans-inclusive-streaming-series-and-films-transwk#commentsVIDEO: Laverne Cox lights the Empire State Building purple for #spiritdayhttp://www.glaad.org/blog/video-laverne-cox-lights-empire-state-building-purple-spiritday
<div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p>The Emmy-nominated actress <a href="http://www.glaad.org/blog/laverne-cox-light-empire-state-building-purple-spiritday">Laverne Cox lit the iconic Empire State Building purple for Spirit Day today.</a> This is the first time that the world's most famous office building went purple for Spirit Day in a stand against bullying. Cox was accompanied by the cast members of her documentary, "Laverne Cox Presents: The T Word," which airs tomorrow at 7pm ET on MTV and Logo TV. The lighting ceremony at the Empire State Building was packed with press and excitement as Laverne Cox made history. Check out glaad.org/spiritday for more about how to stand against anti-LGBT bullying and follow @GLAAD on Twitter to keep up to date with #spiritday news!​ Watch the highlights here:</p>
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<li class="field-item odd"><a href="/tags/spiritday">#SpiritDay</a>, </li>
<li class="field-item even"><a href="/tags/lgbt">Lgbt</a>, </li>
<li class="field-item odd"><a href="/tags/gay">gay</a>, </li>
<li class="field-item even"><a href="/tags/lesbian">Lesbian</a>, </li>
<li class="field-item odd"><a href="/tags/bisexual">bisexual</a>, </li>
<li class="field-item even"><a href="/tags/transgender-0">transgender</a>, </li>
<li class="field-item odd"><a href="/tags/laverne-cox-presents-t-word">Laverne Cox Presents: The T Word</a>, </li>
<li class="field-item even"><a href="/tags/t-word">The T Word</a>, </li>
<li class="field-item odd"><a href="/tags/thetword">#thetword</a>, </li>
<li class="field-item even"><a href="/tags/mtv">MTV</a>, </li>
<li class="field-item odd"><a href="/tags/logo-tv">Logo TV</a>, </li>
<li class="field-item even"><a href="/tags/bully">Bully</a>, </li>
<li class="field-item odd"><a href="/tags/bullying">Bullying</a>, </li>
<li class="field-item even"><a href="/tags/national-bullying-prevention-month">national bullying prevention month</a>, </li>
<li class="field-item odd"><a href="/tags/october">october</a>, </li>
<li class="field-item even"><a href="/tags/glaad">GLAAD</a>, </li>
<li class="field-item odd"><a href="/tags/claire-pires">Claire Pires</a>, </li>
<li class="field-item even"><a href="/tags/orange-new-black">Orange is the New Black</a>, </li>
<li class="field-item odd"><a href="/tags/new-york-city">New York City</a></li>
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<li class="field-item odd"><a href="/issues/transgender">Transgender</a>, </li>
<li class="field-item even"><a href="/issues/young-adult">Young Adult</a></li>
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Mon, 20 Oct 2014 20:09:22 +0000cpires72672 at http://www.glaad.orghttp://www.glaad.org/blog/video-laverne-cox-lights-empire-state-building-purple-spiritday#commentsVIDEO: Laverne Cox wants you to go purple on #spiritdayhttp://www.glaad.org/blog/video-laverne-cox-wants-you-go-purple-spiritday
<div class="field field-name-field-blog-featured field-type-file field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><span id="styles-8-0" class="styles file-styles 750px"> <img id="8" src="http://www.glaad.org/sites/default/files/styles/750px/public/images/2014-04/2_Laverne_Cox_stage.jpg?itok=dW_aVwBl" alt="" title="" /></span></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p><em>Orange is the New Black</em> star and transgender advocate Laverne Cox took a quick break from filming to send a special message of support for LGBT youth about why she is going purple tomorrow for Spirit Day and why you should too! <a href="http://www.advocate.com/youth/2014/10/15/exclusive-laverne-cox-wants-you-go-purple-spiritday#.VD57MFKRzIc.twitter">Advocate.com premiered the video</a>. <a href="http://www.glaad.org/blog/video-purple-new-black-spiritday">Fellow cast members Selenis Leyva and Yael Stone also sent a video message yesterday</a>.</p>
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<p><a href="http://www.glaad.org/blog/video-ellen-page-presents-laverne-cox-stephen-f-kolzak-award-glaadawards-la"><img alt="" class="media-element file-media-original" data-file_info="%7B%22fid%22:%2275177%22,%22view_mode%22:%22media_original%22,%22fields%22:%7B%22format%22:%22media_original%22,%22field_file_image_alt_text%5Bund%5D%5B0%5D%5Bvalue%5D%22:%22%22,%22field_file_image_title_text%5Bund%5D%5B0%5D%5Bvalue%5D%22:%22%22%7D,%22type%22:%22media%22%7D" height="375" src="http://www.glaad.org/sites/default/files/styles/1200px/public/images/2014-10/glaadmediamain.png?itok=vwMBI1Ez" style="float: right; width: 400px; height: 237px;" width="633" />Laverne was honored with the Stephen F. Kolzak Award at the 25th Annual GLAAD Media Awards</a> earlier this year while <a href="http://www.glaad.org/blog/video-naomi-watts-presents-outstanding-comedy-series-award-orange-new-black-glaadawards-ny" target="_blank"><em>Orange is the New Black</em> received the GLAAD Media Award for Outstanding Comedy Series</a>. The hit Netflix original series features one of the most diverse casts on television, including one of the most exciting transgender characters to appear in some time with Cox's character, Sophia Burset. <a href="http://www.glaad.org/blog/laverne-cox-makes-emmy-history-lgbt-nominees-abound" target="_blank">Cox made Emmy history this year when she became the first openly transgender person to be nominated for an Emmy in an acting category</a> for her work on the series. </p>
<p><a href="http://www.glaad.org/blog/laverne-cox-light-empire-state-building-purple-spiritday" target="_blank">GLAAD announced last week that she will light the iconic Empire State Building purple for Spirit Day on October 16.</a> She will be joined by several of the young people featured in her upcoming documentary <em>Laverne Cox Presents:</em> <em>The T Word</em>, premiering Friday at 7/6c simulcast on MTV and Logo TV. This is the first time that the world's most famous office building will <a href="http://www.glaad.org/spiritday" target="_blank">go purple for Spirit Day</a> in a stand against bullying.</p>
<p>Spirit Day, which will take place on October 16, inspires millions to wear purple or "go purple" online in a united stand against bullying and to show their support for LGBT youth. Each year, Spirit Day draws the participation of celebrities, corporations, media outlets, sports leagues, schools, faith institutions, national landmarks, and individuals. Spirit Day is made possible by the generous support of its national partners PepsiCo and Wells Fargo, as well as official partners Comcast-NBCUniversal and Google, and supporting partner American Eagle Outfitters.</p>
<p>Check out <a href="http://www.glaad.org/spiritday" target="_blank">glaad.org/spiritday</a> for more about how to stand against anti-LGBT bullying and <a href="https://twitter.com/glaad" target="_blank">follow @GLAAD on Twitter to keep up to date</a> with #spiritday news!​</p>
</div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-pubdate field-type-datetime field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><span class="date-display-single">October 15, 2014</span></div></div></div>
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<li class="field-item even"><a href="/issues/entertainment">Entertainment</a>, </li>
<li class="field-item odd"><a href="/issues/television">Television</a>, </li>
<li class="field-item even"><a href="/issues/spirit-day">Spirit Day</a>, </li>
<li class="field-item odd"><a href="/issues/transgender">Transgender</a></li>
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Wed, 15 Oct 2014 16:41:25 +0000megantownsend72466 at http://www.glaad.orghttp://www.glaad.org/blog/video-laverne-cox-wants-you-go-purple-spiritday#commentsVIDEO: Purple is the New Black this #spiritdayhttp://www.glaad.org/blog/video-purple-new-black-spiritday
<div class="field field-name-field-blog-featured field-type-file field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><span id="styles-9-0" class="styles file-styles 750px"> <img id="9" src="http://www.glaad.org/sites/default/files/styles/750px/public/images/2014-10/oitnb%20season%202.PNG?itok=hErI71Th" alt="" title="" /></span></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p>Purple is the new black this Thursday, October 16 as stars from Netflix's <em>Orange is the New Black </em><a href="http://www.glaad.org/spiritday" target="_blank">celebrate Spirit Day and they want you to join them in standing against bullying</a>! Check out a special video message from cast members Selenis Leyva (Gloria Mendoza) and Yael Stone (Lorna Morello) below, <a href="http://www.buzzfeed.com/skarlan/orange-is-the-new-black-goes-purple-for-this-years-spirit-da#4dehb9r" target="_blank">premiered today by Buzzfeed LGBT</a>.</p>
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<p><a href="http://www.glaad.org/blog/video-naomi-watts-presents-outstanding-comedy-series-award-orange-new-black-glaadawards-ny" target="_blank"><em><img alt="" class="media-element file-media-original" data-file_info="%7B%22fid%22:%2275061%22,%22view_mode%22:%22media_original%22,%22fields%22:%7B%22format%22:%22media_original%22,%22field_file_image_alt_text%5Bund%5D%5B0%5D%5Bvalue%5D%22:%22%22,%22field_file_image_title_text%5Bund%5D%5B0%5D%5Bvalue%5D%22:%22%22%7D,%22type%22:%22media%22%7D" height="503" src="http://www.glaad.org/sites/default/files/styles/1200px/public/images/2014-10/488107153.jpg?itok=32eDDLZr" style="float: right; width: 300px; height: 201px;" width="750" />Orange is the New Black</em> received the GLAAD Media Award for Outstanding Comedy Series at the 25th Annual GLAAD Media Awards in New York</a><em> </em>earlier this year. The hit Netflix original series features one of the most diverse casts on television, including one of the most exciting transgender characters to appear in some time with Laverne Cox's Sophia Burset. <a href="http://www.glaad.org/blog/laverne-cox-makes-emmy-history-lgbt-nominees-abound" target="_blank">Cox made Emmy history this year when she became the first openly transgender person to be nominated for an Emmy in an acting category</a> for her work on the series. </p>
<p><a href="http://www.glaad.org/blog/laverne-cox-light-empire-state-building-purple-spiritday" target="_blank">GLAAD announced last week that Cox will light the iconic Empire State Building purple for Spirit Day on October 16.</a> She will be joined by several of the young people featured in her upcoming documentary <em>Laverne Cox Presents:</em> <em>The T Word</em>, premiering Friday at 7/6c simulcast on MTV and Logo TV. This is the first time that the world's most famous office building will <a href="http://www.glaad.org/spiritday" target="_blank">go purple for Spirit Day</a> in a stand against bullying.</p>
<p>Spirit Day, which will take place on October 16, inspires millions to wear purple or "go purple" online in a united stand against bullying and to show their support for LGBT youth. Each year, Spirit Day draws the participation of celebrities, corporations, media outlets, sports leagues, schools, faith institutions, national landmarks, and individuals. Spirit Day is made possible by the generous support of its national partners PepsiCo and Wells Fargo, as well as official partner Comcast-NBCUniversal, and supporting partner American Eagle Outfitters.</p>
<p>Check out <a href="http://www.glaad.org/spiritday" target="_blank">glaad.org/spiritday</a> for more about how to stand against anti-LGBT bullying and <a href="https://twitter.com/glaad" target="_blank">follow @GLAAD on Twitter to keep up to date</a> with #spiritday news!</p>
</div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-pubdate field-type-datetime field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><span class="date-display-single">October 14, 2014</span></div></div></div>
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<li class="field-item even"><a href="/issues/entertainment">Entertainment</a>, </li>
<li class="field-item odd"><a href="/issues/television">Television</a>, </li>
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<li class="field-item even"><a href="/tags/spirit-day">Spirit Day</a>, </li>
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Tue, 14 Oct 2014 00:25:21 +0000megantownsend72451 at http://www.glaad.orghttp://www.glaad.org/blog/video-purple-new-black-spiritday#commentsRock the Vote launches #TurnOutForWhat video challengehttp://www.glaad.org/blog/rock-vote-launches-turnoutforwhat-video-challenge
<div class="field field-name-field-blog-featured field-type-file field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p><img alt="" class="media-element file-file-styles-750px" data-file_info="%7B%22fid%22:%2274959%22,%22view_mode%22:%22file_styles_750px%22,%22fields%22:%7B%22format%22:%22file_styles_750px%22,%22field_file_image_alt_text%5Bund%5D%5B0%5D%5Bvalue%5D%22:%22%22,%22field_file_image_title_text%5Bund%5D%5B0%5D%5Bvalue%5D%22:%22%22%7D,%22type%22:%22media%22%7D" height="128" src="http://www.glaad.org/sites/default/files/styles/750px/public/images/2014-10/RTVHoriz.jpg?itok=IUldxMRw" style="height: 224px; width: 750px;" width="429" /></p>
<p>GLAAD is partnering with <a href="http://www.rockthevote.com/" target="_blank">Rock the Vote</a> to ask what you are going to "turn out" for on Election Day. Following the group's <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rijpU5yD55I" target="_blank">recent video's</a> viral success, Rock the Vote just announced a new way to take action and get invovled in the upcoming 2014 Midterm Elections on November 4th. Here's how you can do it:</p>
<ul><li><strong>Pick the issue</strong> you want to turn out for. It can be fun and/or serious.</li>
<li>If you can,<strong> play the song</strong> in the background. It's a party! Turn up the song so people can turn out!</li>
<li><strong>Record a clip</strong> of yourself using your phone or any camera you have and say this: "I’m [NAME], and I’m turning out for [ISSUE]. I want [FRIEND], [FRIEND], and [FRIEND] to tell me what they are turning out for!”</li>
<li><strong>Post it </strong>and <strong>tag </strong>the people you're challenging.</li>
<li><strong>Share it </strong>on social media with the hashtag <strong>#TurnOutForWhat</strong>. Rock the Vote will be re-sharing videos on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/rockthevote" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="http://rockthevote.tumblr.com/" target="_blank">Tumblr</a>, and <a href="https://twitter.com/RockTheVote" target="_blank">Twitter</a>.</li>
<li>Ask people to go to <a href="http://www.TurnOutForWhat.com">www.TurnOutForWhat.com</a> and <strong>add thier names</strong> to the list of people who will #TurnOutForWhat</li>
</ul><p>Rock the Vote is a non-profit, non-partisan organization with a mission to build political power for young people. The group fuses pop culture, politics, and technology to reach millennial voters and advocate for an updated political election system for today's generation of voters. Its most recent video, <a href="http://rockthevote.com/turnoutforwhat/?source=rtv.com-home" target="_blank">Rock The Vote Presents: #TURNOUTFORWHAT</a>, stars Lil Jon and is based off of his hit single, "Turn Down For What." It has garnered over 4.5 million views and has been featured on shows such as Good Morning America and E! News. The video features "Glee" star Darren Criss turning out for education, "#RichKids of Beverly Hills" openly gay star E.J. Johnson turning out for marriage equality, and Natasha Lyonne from "Orange is the New Black" turning out for prison reform, among various other familiar faces.</p>
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<p>While it is important to reach out to get young people to the voting booth, many transgender people do not get to exercise their right to vote. Ashley Spillane, President of Rock the Vote, recently wrote <a href="http://mic.com/articles/100844/restrictive-voter-id-laws-are-hurting-one-of-america-s-most-overlooked-groups" target="_blank">an article published in Mic</a> on the marginalization of transgender Americans in voting, which can often be tied to strict photo ID laws that bar transgender people who do not have identification reflecting their gender identity. Ashley wrote:</p>
<blockquote><p><span>According to a recent study by The Williams Institute, more than <a href="http://williamsinstitute.law.ucla.edu/wp-content/uploads/voter-id-laws-september-2014.pdf" target="_blank">24,000 transgender voters</a> in 10 states face substantial challenges in their efforts to exercise their right to vote.</span> Voter ID laws in Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Indiana, Kansas, Mississippi, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia and <a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2014/09/13/us/voter-id-law-in-wisconsin-is-permitted-by-us-court.html?_r=0" target="_blank">Wisconsin</a> require transgender individuals to present government-issued photo ID at the polls in order to cast their ballot...</p>
<p>Alarming statistics show that many transgender voters associate the voting process with <a href="http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2012/11/02/voter-identification-laws-create-unique-problems-for-transgender-voters.html" target="_blank">fear and anxiety</a>, not empowerment and democratic agency. Transgender voters hoping to cast their ballots are often met with resistance and pervasive judgment at the polls. Forty-one percent of National Transgender Discrimination Survey (NTDS) respondents reported being harassed when presenting gender-inaccurate ID, while 15% of respondents were asked to leave the venue altogether. A small percentage of respondents (3%) even reported being <a href="http://williamsinstitute.law.ucla.edu/wp-content/uploads/voter-id-laws-september-2014.pdf" target="_blank">physically attacked at the polls</a>, simply for showing up.</p>
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<p>GLAAD has partnered with the <a href="http://www.transequality.org/" target="_blank">National Center for Transgender Equality</a> (NCTE), an advocacy organization with a mission to protecting the rights and liberties of transgender Americans and released a series of public service announcements as a part of the NCTE's <a href="http://www.votingwhiletrans.org/" target="_blank">"Voting While Trans" campaign</a> to inform transgender Americans how they can keep their right to vote. To learn more about this effort, click <a href="http://www.glaad.org/vote/votingwhiletrans" target="_blank">here.</a></p>
<p>GLAAD has also partnered with the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) to publish a guide entitled "In Focus: Faith, LGBT People, &amp; the Midterm Elections" to help the media provide accurate information about LGBT people and faith in the lead up to the 2014 midterm elections. Check out <a href="http://www.glaad.org/vote">glaad.org/vote</a> for more.</p>
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</div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-pubdate field-type-datetime field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><span class="date-display-single">October 10, 2014</span></div></div></div>
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<li class="field-item odd"><a href="/issues/transgender">Transgender</a>, </li>
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<li class="field-item even"><a href="/tags/turnoutforwhat">#TURNOUTFORWHAT</a>, </li>
<li class="field-item odd"><a href="/tags/lil-jon">Lil Jon</a>, </li>
<li class="field-item even"><a href="/tags/orange-new-black">Orange is the New Black</a>, </li>
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<li class="field-item even"><a href="/tags/transgender-voters">transgender voters</a>, </li>
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Fri, 10 Oct 2014 19:05:34 +0000tarbuckle72430 at http://www.glaad.orghttp://www.glaad.org/blog/rock-vote-launches-turnoutforwhat-video-challenge#commentsWATCH: Orange Is the New Black's Taryn Manning hosts the #glaadgala in SFhttp://www.glaad.org/blog/watch-orange-new-blacks-taryn-manning-hosts-glaadgala-sf
<div class="field field-name-field-blog-featured field-type-file field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><span id="styles-10-0" class="styles file-styles 750px"> <img id="10" src="http://www.glaad.org/sites/default/files/styles/750px/public/images/2014-09/Taryn_stage_0.jpg?itok=8fIaNw7X" alt="" title="" /></span></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p>Pennsatucky herself was on hand at the GLAAD Gala San Francisco: Game Changers over the weekend as host of the event.</p>
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en" xml:lang="en"><p>Ready to Host! Excited for the honorees and talent to come! <a href="https://twitter.com/glaad">@glaad</a> <a href="http://t.co/47kVcVOMav">pic.twitter.com/47kVcVOMav</a></p>
<p>— tarynmanning (@TarynManning) <a href="https://twitter.com/TarynManning/status/510975065815781376">September 14, 2014</a></p></blockquote>
<script async="" src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script><p>Taryn Manning opened the show wearing a pink furry mustache, the signature of Lyft, the transportation app. The Orange Is the New Black star gave a hilarious monologue, which you can watch below:</p>
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<p>Later in the show, Manning auctioned off a kiss with singer/songwriter Eli Lieb:</p>
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<p>She also posed for a selfie with YouTube sensations Hannah Hart and Tyler Oakley.</p>
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en" xml:lang="en"><p>Great meeting Pennsatucky herself, star of OITNB <a href="https://twitter.com/TarynManning">@tarynmanning</a>. She was so funny, <a href="https://twitter.com/harto">@harto</a> and I were in love. <a href="http://t.co/ItAn1BUosc">pic.twitter.com/ItAn1BUosc</a></p>
<p>— Tyler Oakley (@tyleroakley) <a href="https://twitter.com/tyleroakley/status/511234580431785984">September 14, 2014</a></p></blockquote>
<script async="" src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script><p>GLAAD Gala San Francisco: Game Changers recognizes national and Bay Area leaders advancing LGBT equality through the media and also funds GLAAD's national advocacy work to rewrite the script for LGBT equality.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/glaad/sets/72157647185924147/" target="_blank">Take a look at more photos from the event.</a></p>
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Wed, 17 Sep 2014 15:26:33 +0000brendan72234 at http://www.glaad.orghttp://www.glaad.org/blog/watch-orange-new-blacks-taryn-manning-hosts-glaadgala-sf#commentsAnonymous transphobic Wikipedia edits linked to an IP address in US Congresshttp://www.glaad.org/blog/anonymous-transphobic-wikipedia-edits-linked-ip-address-us-congress
<div class="field field-name-field-blog-featured field-type-file field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><span id="styles-11-0" class="styles file-styles 750px"> <img id="11" src="http://www.glaad.org/sites/default/files/styles/750px/public/images/2014-08/wikipedia.jpg?itok=eNq0N0Sd" alt="" title="" /></span></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p>According to reports from the Twitter account <a href="https://twitter.com/congressedits" target="_blank">congress-edits</a>, which tracks when anonymous Wikipedia edits are made from IP addresses associated with Congressional office buildings, someone in a US House of Representatives office building <a href="http://www.vox.com/xpress/2014/8/20/6050965/someone-on-capitol-hill-is-making-ridiculously-transphobic-wikipedia" target="_blank">has been making transphobic edits to the page about Netflix series <em>Orange is the New Black</em></a>. The page, which identifies actress Laverne Cox as a transgender woman portraying a transgender character, has been edited to claim that she is a "real man pretending to be a woman," and references an extremely offensive article that ran in the anti-LGBT outlet, <em>The National Review</em>, about Cox.</p>
<p>The same IP address has been tracked <a href="http://www.businessinsider.com/someone-on-capitol-hill-is-editing-wikipedia-articles-on-transgender-topics-2014-8" target="_blank">making problematic edits to other transgender-related pages</a>, such as a page about Camp Trans, the annual event protesting the Michigan Womyn's Music Festival's so-called "womyn-born-womyn intention," and another page about transphobia. Pages on gender identity disorder and Gavin McInnes, the writer <a href="http://www.glaad.org/blog/author-transphobia-perfectly-natural-asked-take-leave-ad-agency" target="_blank">whose transphobic Thought Catalog article</a> resulted in an "indefinite leave of absence" from his own ad agency, were also reportedly edited from the US House IP address.</p>
<p>"It's chilling to think that this dangerous misinformation about transgender Americans could be coming from our nation's Capitol," said GLAAD President &amp; CEO Sarah Kate Ellis. "At a time when transgender people still face horrific rates of violence, trailblazers like Laverne Cox are helping millions understand that ignorance like this can have life-threatening consequences."​​</p>
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Thu, 21 Aug 2014 16:13:22 +0000daniheffernan72036 at http://www.glaad.orghttp://www.glaad.org/blog/anonymous-transphobic-wikipedia-edits-linked-ip-address-us-congress#commentsLaverne Cox educates hosts on "CBS This Morning" and talks about her success on Orange is the New Blackhttp://www.glaad.org/blog/laverne-cox-educates-hosts-cbs-morning-and-talks-about-her-success-orange-new-black
<div class="field field-name-field-blog-featured field-type-file field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><span id="styles-12-0" class="styles file-styles 750px"> <img id="12" src="http://www.glaad.org/sites/default/files/styles/750px/public/images/2014-07/fa.jpg?itok=hGYGll-u" alt="" title="" /></span></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p>Today, <a href="http://www.cbsnews.com/videos/laverne-cox-talks-trailblazing-role-in-orange-is-the-new-black-emmy-nomination/">Laverne Cox appeared on "CBS This Morning</a>" with hosts Gayle King, Norah O'Donnell, and Charlie Rose. They started out talking about <a href="http://www.glaad.org/blog/laverne-cox-makes-emmy-history-lgbt-nominees-abound">Cox's Emmy nomination – the first ever for an openly transgender person in an acting category</a> – for her role on Orange is the New Black as Sophia Burset, the prison's resident hair stylist. They also announced that her cover for Time Magazine came second to the pope in popularity online. After hearing some of Cox's other projects aside from OitNB, King said her "career is really on fire."</p>
<p>Toward the beginning of the segment, Cox educated the hosts when prompted by King, who said, "So, you were born a boy…" Cox corrected her and explained, "Well I was assigned male at birth...the gender thing is something that someone imposes on you. So I was assigned male at birth, but I always felt like a girl."</p>
<p>Charlie Rose also asked what the most transformational moment, after experiencing the trauma of extreme bullying to accept herself, was for her, and she explained:</p>
<blockquote><p>It was moving to New York and actually meeting transgender, actual transgender people. I had all sorts of misconceptions of who trans people were…and when I got to know actual trans people as people, all of my misconceptions about trans folks disappeared. And so I think <strong>when we get to know people as people, our misconceptions about people who are different from us can melt away</strong>.</p>
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<p>Watch the full video of Laverne Cox's appearance on "CBS This Morning" below:</p>
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Tue, 29 Jul 2014 17:47:12 +0000akang71839 at http://www.glaad.orghttp://www.glaad.org/blog/laverne-cox-educates-hosts-cbs-morning-and-talks-about-her-success-orange-new-black#commentsVIDEO: Laverne Cox takes a little time to enjoy The Viewhttp://www.glaad.org/blog/video-laverne-cox-takes-little-time-enjoy-view
<div class="field field-name-field-blog-featured field-type-file field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><span id="styles-13-0" class="styles file-styles 750px"> <img id="13" src="http://www.glaad.org/sites/default/files/styles/750px/public/images/2014-07/laverne-cox-whoopi-goldberg-the-view-abc.jpg?itok=Ku6ciorM" alt="" title="" /></span></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p><em>Orange is the New Black</em> star, Laverne Cox, appeared on <a href="http://abc.go.com/shows/the-view">ABC's The View</a> yesterday to talk about her role on OitNB, which Jenny McCarthy emphatically called "phenomenal." </p>
<p>Cox also expressed her deepest gratitude toward Whoopi Goldberg for being "a huge inspiration as an actor." When, ten years ago, Cox told her acting mentor, Susan Batson, about her frustrations, saying, "I don't look like anybody else," Batson told her, "Whoopi didn't look like anybody else, but the talent, the intelligence, and the humor got her there, and so if Whoopi can do it, anybody can do it." </p>
<p>Laverne Cox <a href="http://www.glaad.org/blog/laverne-cox-makes-emmy-history-lgbt-nominees-abound">has recently been nominated for an Emmy</a> as Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series, marking history as the first out transgender person to be nominated for an Emmy in an acting category. While this is a big moment for the actress, she invokes Sidney Poitier, the first black man to win an Academy Award fifty years ago, who said about his win that he didn't feel black actors as a whole had overcome because he was the only one. Cox reflects on her own nomination in a similar selfless manner, saying, "The revolution happens when it's not just me - [when] there's more of us." Goldberg and the hosts wished Cox well, saying "Kick that career's butt because you've got what everybody needs."</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Watch the full interview here:</p>
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Tue, 22 Jul 2014 16:38:16 +0000akang71768 at http://www.glaad.orghttp://www.glaad.org/blog/video-laverne-cox-takes-little-time-enjoy-view#comments66th Emmy Awards nominees: 'The Normal Heart,' Laverne Cox, 'Good Luck Charlie' and more pick up nominationshttp://www.glaad.org/blog/66th-emmy-awards-nominees-normal-heart-laverne-cox-good-luck-charlie-and-more-pick-nominations
<div class="field field-name-field-blog-featured field-type-file field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><span id="styles-14-0" class="styles file-styles 750px"> <img id="14" src="http://www.glaad.org/sites/default/files/styles/750px/public/images/2014-07/484511895.jpg?itok=F9TsgiTv" alt="" title="" /></span></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p>This morning the <a href="http://www.emmys.com/sites/default/files/Downloads/66th-nominations-list.pdf" target="_blank">nominees were announced for the 66th Primetime Emmy Awards</a> and several out actors and LGBT-inclusive series received nominations. The Emmys will air live on NBC Monday, August 25 at 8:00pm ET/5:00pm PT.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.glaad.org/blog/video-ellen-page-presents-laverne-cox-stephen-f-kolzak-award-glaadawards-la" target="_blank">Trans actress <strong>Laverne Cox</strong></a> made history with her nomination for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series for her portrayal of inmate Sophia Burset on <em>Orange is the New Black</em>. Hers was one of 12 nominations for the series; other highlights included a nomination for Outstanding Comedy Series and a nomination for out actress <strong>Jodie Foster</strong> for her work as director on the episode "Lesbian Request Denied."</p>
<p><img alt="" class="media-element file-media-original" data-file_info="%7B%22fid%22:%2270103%22,%22view_mode%22:%22media_original%22,%22fields%22:%7B%22format%22:%22media_original%22,%22field_file_image_alt_text%5Bund%5D%5B0%5D%5Bvalue%5D%22:%22%22,%22field_file_image_title_text%5Bund%5D%5B0%5D%5Bvalue%5D%22:%22%22%7D,%22type%22:%22media%22%7D" height="799" src="http://www.glaad.org/sites/default/files/styles/1200px/public/images/2014-04/normalheart03.jpg?itok=ZvjPeEHs" style="float: right; width: 400px; height: 266px;" width="1200" />Out actors <strong>Matt Bomer</strong>, <strong>Joe Mantello</strong> and <strong>Jim Parsons</strong> are all nominated in Outstanding Supporting Actor in a TV Movie or Mini-Series for HBO's <em>The Normal Heart</em>, as were their costars Mark Ruffalo and Alfred Molina. The film received 16 nominations including nominations for <strong>Larry Kramer</strong> in Outstanding Writing for a Miniseries, Movie or Dramatic Special and <strong>Ryan Murphy</strong> for Outstanding Directing for a Miniseries, Movie or a Dramatic Special. Both Parsons and Murphy picked up two nominations this year. Their second being Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series and Outstanding Writing for a Miniseries, Movie or Dramatic Special, respectively.</p>
<p><strong><img alt="" class="media-element file-media-original" data-file_info="%7B%22fid%22:%2272937%22,%22view_mode%22:%22media_original%22,%22fields%22:%7B%22format%22:%22media_original%22,%22field_file_image_alt_text%5Bund%5D%5B0%5D%5Bvalue%5D%22:%22%22,%22field_file_image_title_text%5Bund%5D%5B0%5D%5Bvalue%5D%22:%22%22%7D,%22type%22:%22media%22%7D" height="500" src="http://www.glaad.org/sites/default/files/styles/1200px/public/images/2014-07/thats-what-she-said-0413-1-lgn.jpg?itok=sqQHT7XH" style="float: left; width: 225px; height: 300px;" width="375" />Sarah Paulson</strong> picked up a nomination in Outstanding Lead Actress in a Miniseries or a Movie for Ryan Murphy's <em>American Horror Story</em>. <strong>Jesse Tyler Ferguson</strong> is nominated in Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series, while out <em>Saturday Night Live</em>-cast member <strong>Kate McKinnon </strong>picked up a nod in Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series. McKinnon is also nominated for Outstanding Original Music and Lyrics for "Home for the Holiday (Twin Bed)."</p>
<p><strong>Jane Lynch</strong> scored two nominations; one in Outstanding Host for a Reality or Reality Competition Program for her series <em>Hollywood Game Night</em> and the other as Outstanding Narrator for the documentary <em>Penguins: Waddle All the Way</em>. <strong>Tim Gunn</strong> also picked up a nomination in Outstanding Host for a Reality or Reality Competition Program.</p>
<p><strong><img alt="" class="media-element file-media-original" data-file_info="%7B%22fid%22:%2272940%22,%22view_mode%22:%22media_original%22,%22fields%22:%7B%22format%22:%22media_original%22,%22field_file_image_alt_text%5Bund%5D%5B0%5D%5Bvalue%5D%22:%22%22,%22field_file_image_title_text%5Bund%5D%5B0%5D%5Bvalue%5D%22:%22%22%7D,%22type%22:%22media%22%7D" height="520" src="http://www.glaad.org/sites/default/files/styles/1200px/public/images/2014-07/barclaytraviswall.jpg?itok=AzwhBUaH" style="float: right; width: 340px; height: 213px;" width="829" />Nathan Lane</strong> is nominated in Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series for his work as <em>Modern Family</em>'s Pepper Saltzman. Out director and President of the Directors Guild of America <strong>Paris Barclay</strong> picked up a nomination in Outstanding Directing for a Comedy Series for the 100<sup>th</sup> episode of <em>Glee</em>. <strong>Rob Ashford</strong> is nominated in Outstanding Directing for a Variety Special for his theatrical direction of <em>The Sound of Music Live!</em> NBC special. <strong>Travis Wall</strong>'s <em>So You Think You Can Dance</em> routines "Hanging by a Thread," "Wicked Game," and "Medicine" earned him a nomination in Outstanding Choreography.</p>
<p>Fox's <em>Brooklyn Nine-Nine</em> picked up two nominations, including an Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series nod for Andre Braugher who plays out Captain Ray Holt. Beau Bridges is nominated in Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series for his portrayal of closeted university provost Barton Scully on <em>Masters of Sex</em>, which is one of five nominations for the series.</p>
<p><img alt="" class="media-element file-media-original" data-file_info="%7B%22fid%22:%2272936%22,%22view_mode%22:%22media_original%22,%22fields%22:%7B%22field_file_image_alt_text%5Bund%5D%5B0%5D%5Bvalue%5D%22:%22%22,%22field_file_image_title_text%5Bund%5D%5B0%5D%5Bvalue%5D%22:%22%22%7D,%22type%22:%22media%22%7D" height="276" src="http://www.glaad.org/sites/default/files/styles/1200px/public/images/2014-07/6a00d8341c730253ef01a3fcab49de970b-500wi.png?itok=q9qDKdBZ" style="float: right;" width="500" />TeenNick's<em> Degrassi</em> and <a href="http://www.glaad.org/blog/watch-disney-channels-good-luck-charlie-episode-introduces-networks-first-out-characters" target="_blank">Disney Channel's <em>Good Luck Charlie</em>, which this year featured the network's first same-sex family</a>, are nominated in Outstanding Children's Program. <em>Modern Family</em> joins <em>Orange is the New Black</em> in the Outstanding Comedy Series category, while <em>Downton Abbey</em>, <em>Game of Thrones</em> and <em>House of Cards</em> are nominated in Outstanding Drama Series. FX's <em>Archer</em> picked up a nomination in Outstanding Animated Program and <em>Whoopi Goldberg Presents Moms Mabley</em> is nominated in Outstanding Documentary or Nonfiction Special. The Oscars hosted by Ellen DeGeneres and produced by legendary duo Zadan and Meron and the 67th Annual Tony Awards both picked up nominations in Outstanding Special Class Program.</p>
<p><em><img alt="" class="media-element file-media-original" data-file_info="%7B%22fid%22:%2272941%22,%22view_mode%22:%22media_original%22,%22fields%22:%7B%22format%22:%22media_original%22,%22field_file_image_alt_text%5Bund%5D%5B0%5D%5Bvalue%5D%22:%22%22,%22field_file_image_title_text%5Bund%5D%5B0%5D%5Bvalue%5D%22:%22%22%7D,%22type%22:%22media%22%7D" height="422" src="http://www.glaad.org/sites/default/files/styles/1200px/public/images/2014-07/DSC07930b.JPG?itok=QikGpRyH" style="float: right; width: 350px; height: 197px;" width="750" />Undercover Boss</em>, which featured a trans employee on an episode this season, scored a nomination in Outstanding Structured Reality Program. Bravo's <em>Million Dollar Listing New York</em> is nominated in Outstanding Unstructured Reality Program. LGBT-inclusive series <em>Dancing with the Stars</em>, <em>Project Runway</em>, <em>So You Think You Can Dance</em>, <em>Top Chef</em> and <em>The Voice</em> are all nominated in Outstanding Reality-Competition Program.</p>
<p>Don't miss the 66th Emmy Awards live on NBC Monday, August 25 at 8:00pm ET/5:00pm PT.</p>
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Thu, 10 Jul 2014 18:36:02 +0000megantownsend71647 at http://www.glaad.orghttp://www.glaad.org/blog/66th-emmy-awards-nominees-normal-heart-laverne-cox-good-luck-charlie-and-more-pick-nominations#commentsTwitter celebrates Laverne Cox's historic Emmy nominationhttp://www.glaad.org/blog/twitter-celebrates-laverne-coxs-historic-emmy-nomination
<div class="field field-name-field-blog-featured field-type-file field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><span id="styles-15-0" class="styles file-styles 750px"> <img id="15" src="http://www.glaad.org/sites/default/files/styles/750px/public/images/2014-07/LaverneCoxrox.jpeg?itok=W1duj9D3" alt="" title="" /></span></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p><a href="http://tvline.com/2014/07/10/emmy-nominations-2014-list-emmys-nominees/">The list of nominees for the 66th Primetime Emmy Awards</a> released this morning was among the <a href="http://www.glaad.org/blog/laverne-cox-makes-emmy-history-lgbt-nominees-abound">most LGBT-inclusive lists in Emmy history</a>. Twitter is alive with high praises for<a href="http://www.lavernecox.com/"> Laverne Cox</a>, who became the first transgender person to be nominated for an Emmy in an acting category! She received a nomination for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series for her role as Sophia Burset in the Netflix series 'Orange is the New Black."</p>
<p>On her nomination, Laverne Cox has posted the following:</p>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en" xml:lang="en"><p>Congrats to everyone at <a href="https://twitter.com/OITNB">@oitnb</a> on our <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/EmmyNoms?src=hash">#EmmyNoms</a> today. So proud to be working with all of you on such a groundbreaking show. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/oitnb?src=hash">#oitnb</a></p>
<p>— Laverne Cox (@Lavernecox) <a href="https://twitter.com/Lavernecox/statuses/487277817412190208">July 10, 2014</a></p></blockquote>
<script async="" src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script><p>And check out the kind words of her friends and fans here:</p>
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en" xml:lang="en"><p>Congratulations to my TV faves <a href="https://twitter.com/kerrywashington">@kerrywashington</a> + <a href="https://twitter.com/Lavernecox">@Lavernecox</a> on their <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/EmmyNoms?src=hash">#EmmyNoms</a>! <a href="http://t.co/Wjz4IEjShV">http://t.co/Wjz4IEjShV</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/blackgirlsrock?src=hash">#blackgirlsrock</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/girlslikeus?src=hash">#girlslikeus</a></p>
<p>— Janet Mock (@janetmock) <a href="https://twitter.com/janetmock/statuses/487246042031591424">July 10, 2014</a></p></blockquote>
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en" xml:lang="en"><p>Congrats <a href="https://twitter.com/Lavernecox">@lavernecox</a> for your Emmy nom! Thanks for being a part of the new video for "You &amp; I" <a href="http://t.co/FBM4bDKkVq">http://t.co/FBM4bDKkVq</a></p>
<p>— John Legend (@johnlegend) <a href="https://twitter.com/johnlegend/statuses/487279604978024448">July 10, 2014</a></p></blockquote>
<script async="" src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en" xml:lang="en"><p>Emmy nominations are out! <a href="https://twitter.com/kerrywashington">@KerryWashington</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/idriselba">@IdrisElba</a> got nominated - &amp; <a href="https://twitter.com/Lavernecox">@LaverneCox</a> made history! <a href="http://t.co/9Gmad4qC3w">http://t.co/9Gmad4qC3w</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/EmmyNoms?src=hash">#EmmyNoms</a></p>
<p>— BET (@BET) <a href="https://twitter.com/BET/statuses/487234948022030336">July 10, 2014</a></p></blockquote>
<script async="" src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en" xml:lang="en"><p>Laverne Cox Is The First Transgender Performer To Be Nominated For An Emmy <a href="http://t.co/d01Xdoj1dD">http://t.co/d01Xdoj1dD</a> via <a href="https://twitter.com/SkarSkarSkar">@skarskarskar</a> <a href="http://t.co/csNCTo1hUV">pic.twitter.com/csNCTo1hUV</a></p>
<p>— BuzzFeedEntmnt (@BuzzFeedEnt) <a href="https://twitter.com/BuzzFeedEnt/statuses/487259466895601664">July 10, 2014</a></p></blockquote>
<script async="" src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en" xml:lang="en"><p>Laverne Cox makes Emmy history; LGBT nominees abound <a href="http://t.co/9cVtta9hSv">http://t.co/9cVtta9hSv</a></p>
<p>— Billy Porter (@theebillyporter) <a href="https://twitter.com/theebillyporter/statuses/487257957772836866">July 10, 2014</a></p></blockquote>
<script async="" src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en" xml:lang="en"><p>Orange is the New Black Earns 12 Emmy Nominations, Laverne Cox Makes History <a href="http://t.co/JOI0wwjkrB">http://t.co/JOI0wwjkrB</a></p>
<p>— The Advocate (@TheAdvocateMag) <a href="https://twitter.com/TheAdvocateMag/statuses/487252838733463553">July 10, 2014</a></p></blockquote>
<script async="" src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en" xml:lang="en"><p>Congratulations to wonderful <a href="https://twitter.com/UzoAduba">@UzoAduba</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/nlyonne">@nlyonne</a> &amp; <a href="https://twitter.com/Lavernecox">@Lavernecox</a> on their <a href="https://twitter.com/OITNB">@OITNB</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/EmmyNominations?src=hash">#EmmyNominations</a> - so deserved!</p>
<p>— Piper Kerman (@Piper) <a href="https://twitter.com/Piper/statuses/487251451396096000">July 10, 2014</a></p></blockquote>
<script async="" src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en" xml:lang="en"><p>This woman just keeps making history. Congrats on the Emmy nom <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/LaverneCox?src=hash">#LaverneCox</a>. A true trailblazer. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/oitnb?src=hash">#oitnb</a>… <a href="http://t.co/rqBYB480Lz">http://t.co/rqBYB480Lz</a></p>
<p>— Julian Conrad (Diaz) (@Mr_JulianC) <a href="https://twitter.com/Mr_JulianC/statuses/487267240824164352">July 10, 2014</a></p></blockquote>
<script async="" src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en" xml:lang="en"><p>Madame <a href="https://twitter.com/Lavernecox">@Lavernecox</a> is now an Emmy nominated actress...my heart just cried...also it's about time! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/emmys?src=hash">#emmys</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/lgbt?src=hash">#lgbt</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/change?src=hash">#change</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/lavernecox?src=hash">#lavernecox</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/OITNB?src=hash">#OITNB</a></p>
<p>— Haddy Badjie (@haddybadjie) <a href="https://twitter.com/haddybadjie/statuses/487256208567709697">July 10, 2014</a></p></blockquote>
<script async="" src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en" xml:lang="en"><p>Congratulations to <a href="https://twitter.com/Lavernecox">@LaverneCox</a> on her historic <a href="https://twitter.com/TIME">@TIME</a> magazine cover appearance! <a href="http://t.co/AH64m6ik7y">http://t.co/AH64m6ik7y</a></p>
<p>— Gavin Newsom (@GavinNewsom) <a href="https://twitter.com/GavinNewsom/statuses/472497723682217984">May 30, 2014</a></p></blockquote>
<script async="" src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en" xml:lang="en"><p>ICYMI: <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/LaverneCox?src=hash">#LaverneCox</a> Is The First Transgender Performer To Be Nominated For An Emmy <a href="http://t.co/LFvSWcTMQo">http://t.co/LFvSWcTMQo</a> via <a href="https://twitter.com/SkarSkarSkar">@skarskarskar</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/BuzzFeed">@buzzfeed</a></p>
<p>— Anna Aagenes (@AnnaLinaAagenes) <a href="https://twitter.com/AnnaLinaAagenes/statuses/487286389923274753">July 10, 2014</a></p></blockquote>
<script async="" src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en" xml:lang="en"><p>Laverne Cox Makes History With <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Emmy?src=hash">#Emmy</a> Nomination - Actress, activist and all around bad... <a href="http://t.co/EzgDYPz5tv">http://t.co/EzgDYPz5tv</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/LaverneCox?src=hash">#LaverneCox</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SophiaBurset?src=hash">#SophiaBurset</a></p>
<p>— Gossip Piggy (@GossipPiggy) <a href="https://twitter.com/GossipPiggy/statuses/487291650939449344">July 10, 2014</a></p></blockquote>
<script async="" src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en" xml:lang="en"><p>Congrats to Laverne Cox on her <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/EmmyNoms?src=hash">#EmmyNoms</a> . The first transgender person to be nominated for an Emmy. Making History!! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/OrangeIsTheNewBlack?src=hash">#OrangeIsTheNewBlack</a></p>
<p>— hollywoodtv (@hollywoodtv) <a href="https://twitter.com/hollywoodtv/statuses/487294995968184320">July 10, 2014</a></p></blockquote>
<script async="" src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en" xml:lang="en"><p>I heart <a href="https://twitter.com/Lavernecox">@Lavernecox</a> !!! Congrats on your nomination, lady!!! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/lavernehive?src=hash">#lavernehive</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/LaverneCox?src=hash">#LaverneCox</a></p>
<p>— Blythe Johanna (@blythejohanna) <a href="https://twitter.com/blythejohanna/statuses/487295197336723456">July 10, 2014</a></p></blockquote>
<script async="" src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en" xml:lang="en"><p><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/LaverneCox?src=hash">#LaverneCox</a> makes Emmy history with nom for “Orange” <a href="http://t.co/TGKFyXQeai">http://t.co/TGKFyXQeai</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/OITNBNews">@OITNBNews</a></p>
<p>— SimplyShowbiz (@simplyshowbiz) <a href="https://twitter.com/simplyshowbiz/statuses/487294382530641920">July 10, 2014</a></p></blockquote>
<script async="" src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en" xml:lang="en"><p><a href="https://twitter.com/Lavernecox">@Lavernecox</a> I applaud you in your success &amp; accomplishments <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/LaverneCox?src=hash">#LaverneCox</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/LGBT?src=hash">#LGBT</a></p>
<p>— Charley Marie (@MsCharleyMarie) <a href="https://twitter.com/MsCharleyMarie/statuses/487296199909965824">July 10, 2014</a></p></blockquote>
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Thu, 10 Jul 2014 16:05:04 +0000cruocco71640 at http://www.glaad.orghttp://www.glaad.org/blog/twitter-celebrates-laverne-coxs-historic-emmy-nomination#commentsLaverne Cox makes Emmy history; LGBT nominees aboundhttp://www.glaad.org/blog/laverne-cox-makes-emmy-history-lgbt-nominees-abound
<div class="field field-name-field-blog-featured field-type-file field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><span id="styles-16-0" class="styles file-styles 750px"> <img id="16" src="http://www.glaad.org/sites/default/files/styles/750px/public/images/2014-04/2_Laverne_Cox_stage.jpg?itok=dW_aVwBl" alt="" title="" /></span></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p>GLAAD today applauded the list of nominees for the 66th Primetime Emmy Awards, which was among the most LGBT-inclusive list in Emmy history. Laverne Cox became the first transgender person to be nominated for an Emmy in an acting category. Cox received a nomination for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series for her role as Sophia Burset in the hit Netflix Original Series <em>Orange is the New Black</em>. Cox also <a href="http://www.glaad.org/blog/video-ellen-page-presents-laverne-cox-stephen-f-kolzak-award-glaadawards-la">received the Stephen F. Kolzak Award earlier this year at the 25th Annual GLAAD Media Awards. </a><br /><br />"From gracing the cover of TIME Magazine, to now becoming the first openly transgender person to be nominated for an Emmy in an acting category, Laverne Cox continues to break barriers," said GLAAD President &amp; CEO Sarah Kate Ellis. "Today, countless transgender youth will hear the message that they can be who they are and still achieve their dreams – nothing is out of reach. Laverne's success on a hit series is a clear indication that audiences are ready for more trans characters on television."</p>
<p><a href="http://www.glaad.org/blog/66th-emmy-awards-nominees-normal-heart-laverne-cox-good-luck-charlie-and-more-pick-nominations">You can check out a full list of LGBT-inclusive nominees here.</a></p>
<p>This year's list of nominees also included many openly LGB actors. Matt Bomer, Joe Mantello and Jim Parsons are all nominated for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a TV Movie or Mini-Series for their work in <em>The Normal Heart</em>. Parsons was also nominated for Outstanding Actor in a Comedy Series for <em>The Big Bang Theory</em>. Out comedian and actress Kate McKinnon received her first nomination for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series for her work on <em>Saturday Night Live</em>. Sarah Paulson received a nomination for Outstanding Actress in a TV Movie or Mini-Series for <em>American Horror Story: Coven</em>. Jesse Tyler Ferguson received another nomination for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series for playing a gay dad on <em>Modern Family</em> and Nathan Lane received a nomination for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series for his role on <em>Modern Family</em>.</p>
<p>LGBT characters and storylines were also popular with voters. Andre Braugher received a nomination for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy for playing an out cop on <em>Brooklyn Nine-Nine</em>. <em>Orange is the New Black</em>'s Taylor Schilling was nominated for Outstanding Actress in a Comedy Series and both Uzo Aduba and Natasha Lyonne were nominated for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series. All play out characters on the show. Mark Ruffalo also received a nomination for Outstanding Actor in a TV Movie of Mini-Series for his role as a HIV/AIDS activist in <em>The Normal Heart</em>.</p>
<p><em>Orange is the New Black</em>, which received the GLAAD Media Award earlier this year for Outstanding Comedy Series, was nominated for Outstanding Comedy Series along with <em>Modern Family</em>. <em>The Normal Heart </em>received a nomination for Outstanding TV Movie. Other LGBT-inclusive nominees include<em> Game of Thrones</em>, <em>Downton Abbey</em>, and <em>Saturday Night Live</em>.</p>
<p>All of the nominees for Outstanding Reality Competition Program (<em>The Amazing Race</em>, <em>Project Runway</em>, <em>Dancing with the Stars</em>, <em>So You Think You Can Dance</em>, <em>Top Chef</em>, <em>The Voice</em>) featured LGBT contestants or guests. Tim Gunn and Jane Lynch were each nominated for Outstanding Host for a Reality Program.</p>
<p>Behind the camera, out directors Paris Barclay and Jodie Foster were nominated for Outstanding Directing for a Comedy Series for episodes of <em>Glee</em> and <em>Orange is the New Black</em>, respectively. Ryan Murphy was nominated for Outstanding Directing for a TV-Movie or Mini-Series for <em>The Normal Heart</em>.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.glaad.org/blog/66th-emmy-awards-nominees-normal-heart-laverne-cox-good-luck-charlie-and-more-pick-nominations">Don't forget to check out the full list of LGBT-inclusive nominees including <em>Degrassi </em>and <em>Good Luck Charlie </em>here!</a></p>
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Thu, 10 Jul 2014 14:52:13 +0000Seth71633 at http://www.glaad.orghttp://www.glaad.org/blog/laverne-cox-makes-emmy-history-lgbt-nominees-abound#commentsLaverne Cox leads NYC's 2014 Pride Parade as Grand Marshalhttp://www.glaad.org/blog/laverne-cox-leads-nycs-2014-pride-parade-grand-marshal
<div class="field field-name-field-blog-featured field-type-file field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><span id="styles-17-0" class="styles file-styles 750px"> <img id="17" src="http://www.glaad.org/sites/default/files/styles/750px/public/images/2014-06/laverne%20cox%20nyc%20pride%202014%20from%20mashable.jpg?itok=ZgYVd_Ha" alt="" title="" /></span></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p>Yesterday, Orange is the New Black star, Laverne Cox, served as a Grand Marshal in New York City's 2014 Pride Parade, marking the 45<sup>th</sup> anniversary of the Stonewall Riots, along with the <a href="http://www.thetaskforce.org/">National Gay and Lesbian Task Force</a>’s Executive Director, Rea Carey, and “Frozen” star, Jonathan Groff.</p>
<p>Director of NYC Pride, David Studinski, said in a <a href="http://www.nycpride.org/uploads/press_releases/2014%20NYC%20Pride%20GM%20Press%20Release.pdf">statement about the Grand Marshal selections</a>:</p>
<blockquote><p>Individually, they represent some of the diversity within the LGBT community and a few of the various struggles our community members have and continue to face. Collectively, their stories reinforce that no voice is too small or weak to make change in our world -- and it starts with being yourself.</p>
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<p>Cox led the parade through the West Village with Dolores Nettles, trans rights activist and mother of Islan Nettles, a <a href="http://www.glaad.org/blog/nyc-transgender-woman-dies-after-attack">transgender 21-year-old woman who was beaten to death in Harlem</a> last August. Delores held a photo of her daughter while waving to the crowds. </p>
<p>Laverne wasn’t the only one from Orange is the New Black at the Parade – Netflix’s float, designed like the Litchfield Correctional Facility, <a href="http://time.com/2938303/orange-is-the-new-black-nyc-pride/">featured members of the hit show’s cast</a>, including Danielle Brooks, Lin Tucci, Natasha Lyonne, Yael Stone, Jackie Cruz, Emma Myles, and Matt McGorry, <a href="http://www.buzzfeed.com/jessicaprobus/the-orange-is-the-new-black-cast-totally-owned-the-nyc-pride">all of whom took Instagram by storm</a>. Other cast members were featured in San Francisco’s Pride Parade the same day. </p>
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Mon, 30 Jun 2014 17:43:27 +0000akang71539 at http://www.glaad.orghttp://www.glaad.org/blog/laverne-cox-leads-nycs-2014-pride-parade-grand-marshal#commentsLaverne Cox delivers powerful speech at 2014 Logo Trailblazershttp://www.glaad.org/blog/laverne-cox-delivers-powerful-speech-2014-logo-trailblazers
<div class="field field-name-field-blog-featured field-type-file field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><span id="styles-18-0" class="styles file-styles 750px"> <img id="18" src="http://www.glaad.org/sites/default/files/styles/750px/public/images/2014-06/laverne.PNG?itok=1catk3lo" alt="" title="" /></span></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p><a href="http://www.people.com/article/laverne-cox-honors-stonewall-logotv-trailblazers" target="_blank">Laverne Cox, transgender actress and advocate accepted an award</a> on behalf of the groundbreaking Netflix series <em>Orange is the New Black</em> at the <a href="http://www.logotv.com/trailblazers/" target="_blank">2014 Logo <em>Trailblazers </em>awards</a>, which honor those paving the way for LGBT equality. Her speech proved to be one of the highlights of the night, in which she told the stories of <a href="http://www.glaad.org/blog/walking-while-trans-arizona-trans-woman-activist-arrested-and-convicted-standwithmonica" target="_blank">Monica Jones</a>, who was arrested for walking while trans in Arizona, and activist Sylvia Rivera, a transgender community leader present at Stonewall the night of the riots who faced opposition even from within the LGBT movement for trying to give a voice to the disenfranchised. Laverne asked the LGBT community at large not to ignore or leave behind the most marginalized members of the LGBT community who are still fighting for dignity to this day. </p>
<blockquote><p>As we celebrate this show and this historic moment 45 years since Stonewall, I just want to encourage us to ask ourselves what more can we do to honor the legacy of Stonewall and the trailblazers who made it possible for us to be here.</p>
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<p>The ceremony took place at The Cathedral of Saint John the Divine, one of the first churches in New York to host same-sex marriages. Edie Windsor, Roberta Kaplan and Jason Collins are among others honored.</p>
<p>Tune into <a href="http://www.logotv.com/trailblazers/" target="_blank"><em>Trailblazers</em></a> tonight at 9/8c on Logo TV and watch Laverne's speech below!</p>
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Thu, 26 Jun 2014 20:03:42 +0000mwalsh71461 at http://www.glaad.orghttp://www.glaad.org/blog/laverne-cox-delivers-powerful-speech-2014-logo-trailblazers#commentsOrange is the New Black, Matt Bomer, Tatiana Maslany and more pick up Critics' Choice TV Awards!http://www.glaad.org/blog/orange-new-black-matt-bomer-tatiana-maslany-and-more-pick-critics-choice-tv-awards
<div class="field field-name-field-blog-featured field-type-file field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><span id="styles-19-0" class="styles file-styles 750px"> <img id="19" src="http://www.glaad.org/sites/default/files/styles/750px/public/images/2014-05/criticschoicelavernenormalheart.jpg?itok=rsCTNv7D" alt="" title="" /></span></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p>The fourth annual Critics' Choice TV Awards aired last night and included wins for several out actors, characters and LGBT-inclusive series. The Netflix hit <em>Orange is the New Black</em> picked up the award for Best Comedy Series. Out actor Jim Parsons received the award in Best Actor in a Comedy Series for his work on <em>The Big Bang Theory</em>, while Andre Braugher took home the award for Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series for his portrayal of openly gay Captain Holt on Fox's<em> Brooklyn Nine-Nine</em>. Tatiana Maslany, who plays a number of clones on <em>Orphan Black</em> including bisexual Cosima and new trans clone Tony, took home Best Actress in a Drama Series. HBO's <em>The Normal Heart </em>won Best Movie and star Matt Bomer (Felix) netted the award for Best Supporting Actor in a Movie or Mini-Series. Ryan Murphy was honored with the Louis XIII Genius Award.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.deadline.com/2014/06/critics-choice-tv-awards-2014-winners-full-list/" target="_blank">Read the full story at <em>Deadline</em>.</a></p>
</div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-pubdate field-type-datetime field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><span class="date-display-single">June 20, 2014</span></div></div></div>
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Fri, 20 Jun 2014 17:37:39 +0000megantownsend71397 at http://www.glaad.orghttp://www.glaad.org/blog/orange-new-black-matt-bomer-tatiana-maslany-and-more-pick-critics-choice-tv-awards#commentsLogo's "Trailblazers" to honor Ugandan advocate John Abdallah Wambere and feature a performance by Sia with the Gay Men's Chorushttp://www.glaad.org/blog/logos-trailblazers-honor-ugandan-advocate-john-abdallah-wambere-and-feature-performance-sia-gay
<div class="field field-name-field-blog-featured field-type-file field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><span id="styles-20-0" class="styles file-styles 750px"> <img id="20" src="http://www.glaad.org/sites/default/files/styles/750px/public/images/2014-06/Trailblazers.png?itok=R_uQ_VRG" alt="" title="" /></span></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p><img alt="" class="media-element file-media-original" data-file_info="%7B%22fid%22:%2272247%22,%22view_mode%22:%22media_original%22,%22fields%22:%7B%22field_file_image_alt_text%5Bund%5D%5B0%5D%5Bvalue%5D%22:%22%22,%22field_file_image_title_text%5Bund%5D%5B0%5D%5Bvalue%5D%22:%22%22%7D,%22type%22:%22media%22%7D" height="1800" src="http://www.glaad.org/sites/default/files/styles/1200px/public/images/2014-06/Sia.jpg?itok=a8mGIsyD" style="width: 221px; height: 332px; float: right;" width="1200" />Logo TV has announced another round of exciting stars and LGBT leaders who will be a part of <a href="http://www.logotv.com/trailblazers/"><em>Trailblazers</em></a><em>,</em> which premieres June 26. Pop singer Sia will perform her new hit song "Chandelier" with the New York City Gay Men's Chorus during their inaugural award show which will also honor Ugandan advocate John Abdallah Wambere. <em>T<em>railblazers</em> </em>celebrates and honors individuals who have had a profound impact on the community and who are making great strides towards equality for LGBT people. The one hour special will air June 26 at 9:00pm ET/PT from New York’s Cathedral of St. John the Divine. The show coincides with the week of the 45th anniversary of the Stonewall Riots and the one-year anniversary of section 3 DOMA being ruled unconstitutional.</p>
<blockquote><p>"I'm so happy to be taking part in the inaugural Logo/Trailblazers Awards. I feel privileged to salute every person fighting for LGBT rights,” said Sia. “Backed by the incomparable New York City Gay Men's Chorus with the spectacular backdrop of The Cathedral of St. John the Divine, I'm excited to show you our inside animals!"</p>
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<p><img alt="" class="media-element file-media-original" data-file_info="%7B%22fid%22:%2269983%22,%22view_mode%22:%22media_original%22,%22fields%22:%7B%22field_file_image_alt_text%5Bund%5D%5B0%5D%5Bvalue%5D%22:%22%22,%22field_file_image_title_text%5Bund%5D%5B0%5D%5Bvalue%5D%22:%22%22%7D,%22type%22:%22media%22%7D" height="1806" src="http://www.glaad.org/sites/default/files/styles/1200px/public/images/2014-04/8_Lupita_Nyongo_CMK_backstage.jpg?itok=CrWJkFdh" style="width: 300px; height: 449px; float: right;" width="1200" />John “Longjones” Abdallah Wambere, Ugandan LGBT rights activist advocate, is being honored at the event by former R.E.M frontman Michael Stipe as an "International Trailblazer" for his work with Spectrum Uganda Initiatives, an organization that advocates LGBT rights. Earlier this year he <a href="http://www.glaad.org/blog/video-lupita-nyongo-presents-call-me-kuchu-outstanding-documentary-award-glaadawards">accepted the GLAAD Media Award for Outstanding Documentary from Lupita Nyong'o</a>. He also <a href="http://www.glaad.org/blog/activist-who-was-subject-call-me-kuchu-applying-asylum-us">announced that he was applying for asylum in the United States</a>.</p>
<blockquote><p>"We all have a task more than ever to stand up in solidarity with LGBT persons around the globe who face Imprisonment, death or even forced to flee their homes for simply who they are and who they choose to love, to end hate and institutionalized homophobia around the Globe," said John "Longjones" Abdallah Wambere.</p>
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<p>Previously announced honorees include Edie Windsor and Roberta Kaplan for their historic achievement in the defeat of section 3 of the so-called Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA), Brooklyn Nets’ Jason Collins, the first publicly gay athlete in an American major leagues sport and the series <em>Orange Is the New Black.</em> The event will also focus on “Trailblazing Youth,” highlighting four young leaders tied to <a href="http://www.thetrevorproject.org/">The Trevor Project</a> who embody the power of activism and who are making an impact in their community.</p>
<p>Demi Lovato, Macklemore &amp; Ryan Lewis and Pete Wentz join previously announced presenters and performers Daniel Radcliffe, Jared Leto, Ariana Grande, Rita Ora, Tegan and Sara, Kylie Minogue, Laura Jane Grace and A Great Big World. You can read more about the event on Logo's <a href="http://www.logotv.com/trailblazers/"><em>Trailblazers</em></a> website and at <a href="http://www.glaad.org/blog/logo-tv-honor-jason-collins-and-orange-new-black-first-ever-trailblazers-award-show">GLAAD</a>.</p>
<p>Check out Logo's below profile of "Young Trailblazer" and transgender advocate Jazz, who last year served as a <a href="http://www.glaad.org/spiritday/ambassadors">GLAAD Spirit Day ambassador</a>:</p>
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Mon, 16 Jun 2014 23:55:49 +0000orosales71347 at http://www.glaad.orghttp://www.glaad.org/blog/logos-trailblazers-honor-ugandan-advocate-john-abdallah-wambere-and-feature-performance-sia-gay#commentsThe GLAAD Wrap: 'How to Train Your Dragon 2', AGENDER's new single, Rosie O'Donnell honored and more!http://www.glaad.org/blog/glaad-wrap-how-train-your-dragon-2-agenders-new-single-rosie-odonnell-honored-and-more
<div class="field field-name-field-blog-featured field-type-file field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><span id="styles-21-0" class="styles file-styles 750px"> <img id="21" src="http://www.glaad.org/sites/default/files/styles/750px/public/images/2014-06/pktvz4xvlmxlrmq6vhcr.jpg?itok=f8k7-yhT" alt="" title="" /></span></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p>Every week, The GLAAD Wrap brings you LGBT-related entertainment news highlights, fresh stuff to watch out for, and fun diversions to help you kick off the weekend.</p>
<p>1. <a href="https://www.howtotrainyourdragon.com/"><em>How to Train Your Dragon 2</em></a> is in theaters this weekend, and again features the beloved character, Gobber, who comes out in the sequel to the 2010 hit. Openly gay director, Dean DeBlois, <a href="http://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/2014/05/19/character-in-how-to-train-your-dragon-comes-out/">told Fox News</a>, "It's progressive, it's honest and we wanted to keep it," after actor Craig Ferguson added the coming out as an ad lib for his character.</p>
<p>2. <em>Violette</em>, a French biographical drama about the life of bisexual French feminist author Violette Leduc <a href="http://www.comingsoon.net/films.php?id=118835">will be released June 13</a> in select theaters. Directed by Martin Provost, the film follows the intense relationship between Leduc and Simone de Beauvior and their quest for freedom through writing. Check out the <a href="http://en.unifrance.org/movie/35229/violette">official website</a> for <em>Violette</em> and watch the trailer below!</p>
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<p><img alt="" class="media-element file-media-original" data-file_info="%7B%22fid%22:%2272134%22,%22view_mode%22:%22media_original%22,%22fields%22:%7B%22field_file_image_alt_text%5Bund%5D%5B0%5D%5Bvalue%5D%22:%22%22,%22field_file_image_title_text%5Bund%5D%5B0%5D%5Bvalue%5D%22:%22%22%7D,%22type%22:%22media%22%7D" height="250" src="http://www.glaad.org/sites/default/files/styles/1200px/public/images/2014-06/glaadmurphylynch.png?itok=hFXdqthL" style="float: right; width: 200px; height: 200px;" width="250" />4. It was recently announced that Ryan Murphy, out director of <em>Glee, American Horror Story </em>and <em>The New Normal</em>, <a href="http://www.deadline.com/2014/06/critics-choice-tv-awards-name-top-new-series-sets-ryan-murphy-for-icon-honor/">will receive the Critics' Choice LOUIS XIII Genius Award at the 4<sup>th</sup> annual Critics' Choice Television Awards</a>. The award was established to honor an icon in the television industry and went to Bob Newhart at last year's awards. The show will air live on The CW from the Beverly Hilton Hotel on June 19.</p>
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<p><img alt="" class="media-element file-file-styles-medium" data-file_info="%7B%22fid%22:%2272135%22,%22view_mode%22:%22file_styles_medium%22,%22fields%22:%7B%22format%22:%22file_styles_medium%22,%22field_file_image_alt_text%5Bund%5D%5B0%5D%5Bvalue%5D%22:%22%22,%22field_file_image_title_text%5Bund%5D%5B0%5D%5Bvalue%5D%22:%22%22%7D,%22type%22:%22media%22%7D" height="220" src="http://www.glaad.org/sites/default/files/styles/medium/public/images/2014-06/sirens_key-art_600.jpg?itok=h8SjLRj5" style="float: right;" width="170" />5. <a href="http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/usa-renews-sirens-second-season-711232">USA has renewed their first original scripted comedy, <em>Sirens</em></a>, for a second season. The show is based on the British series and follows three Chicago EMTs (one of whom is gay) as they save lives despite their narcissistic and self-destructive personalities. The second season is set to run for 13 episodes and air in 2015. </p>
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<p>6. <a href="http://ff.hrw.org/">The Human Rights Watch Film Festival is currently taking place June 12-22</a> in New York City, and will show the films <em>Lady Valor</em> and <em>To Be Takei</em>. <em>Lady Valor </em>is about a former US Navy SEAL came out as transgender, while Sundance hit <em>To Be Takei</em> follows the life and story of openly out actor and advocate George Takei. </p>
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<p><img alt="" class="media-element file-file-styles-medium" data-file_info="%7B%22fid%22:%2272140%22,%22view_mode%22:%22file_styles_medium%22,%22fields%22:%7B%22format%22:%22file_styles_medium%22,%22field_file_image_alt_text%5Bund%5D%5B0%5D%5Bvalue%5D%22:%22%22,%22field_file_image_title_text%5Bund%5D%5B0%5D%5Bvalue%5D%22:%22%22%7D,%22type%22:%22media%22%7D" height="220" src="http://www.glaad.org/sites/default/files/styles/medium/public/images/2014-06/the-new-black-poster_0.jpg?itok=aomuMSX0" style="float: right;" width="147" />7. <a href="http://www.newblackfilm.com/">GLAAD Media Award-nominated documentary <em>The New Black</em> airs on PBS's Independent Lens Sunday, June 15</a>. Directed by Yoruba Richen, the film examines how African American communities are grappling with the recent marriage equality movement on both sides of the issue. <em>The New Black </em>takes viewers into the pews and onto the streets of Maryland before a historic election bringing marriage equality to the state, and charts the evolution of LGBT acceptance within the black community. </p>
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<p>8. Sara Bareilles released her new music video for "I Choose You" in which she <a href="http://www.eonline.com/news/540001/sara-bareilles-helps-couples-propose-in-heartwarming-i-choose-you-music-video-watch">helps two couples get engaged</a> after recruiting them from a Facebook post. The video features a woman named Aly who is getting ready to ask her girlfriend, Andrea, to marry her in front of a group of family, friends and Sara Barielles performing the song. Check out the video below!</p>
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<p>9. Out comedienne and actress <a href="http://variety.com/2014/legit/news/rosie-odonnell-to-receive-special-honor-at-the-2014-tony-awards-1201151044/">Rosie O'Donnell was honored with the Isabelle Stevenson Award</a> at the 68<sup>th</sup> annual Tony Awards. The award is given to a "member of the theatre community who has made a substantial contribution of volunteered time and effort on behalf of one or more humanitarian, social service or charitable organizations." Watch her acceptance speech below! </p>
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<p><img alt="" class="media-element file-file-styles-medium" data-file_info="%7B%22fid%22:%2272138%22,%22view_mode%22:%22file_styles_medium%22,%22fields%22:%7B%22format%22:%22file_styles_medium%22,%22field_file_image_alt_text%5Bund%5D%5B0%5D%5Bvalue%5D%22:%22%22,%22field_file_image_title_text%5Bund%5D%5B0%5D%5Bvalue%5D%22:%22%22%7D,%22type%22:%22media%22%7D" height="148" src="http://www.glaad.org/sites/default/files/styles/medium/public/images/2014-06/6a00d8341c730253ef01a73dd76aec970d-800wi.jpg?itok=I0BzNjcL" style="float: right;" width="220" />10. Greg Brown and Mitch Moffit, the men behind the popular ASAP science videos, <a href="http://www.towleroad.com/2014/06/asapscience.html">recently came out in response to trolling and homophobic comments they have received</a>. "It's so important that people have role models and figureheads of all different backgrounds [in science] whether it be sexuality, races or genders as a catalyst to inspire future generations," Moffit said in the coming out video.</p>
<p><img alt="" class="media-element file-file-styles-medium" data-file_info="%7B%22fid%22:%2272139%22,%22view_mode%22:%22file_styles_medium%22,%22fields%22:%7B%22format%22:%22file_styles_medium%22,%22field_file_image_alt_text%5Bund%5D%5B0%5D%5Bvalue%5D%22:%22%22,%22field_file_image_title_text%5Bund%5D%5B0%5D%5Bvalue%5D%22:%22%22%7D,%22type%22:%22media%22%7D" height="220" src="http://www.glaad.org/sites/default/files/styles/medium/public/images/2014-06/Samira%2BWiley%2B25th%2BAnnual%2BGLAAD%2BMedia%2BAwards%2BlRD8p7snmfYl.jpg?itok=Pzh1IQd_" style="float: right;" width="146" />11. Actress <a href="http://www.deadline.com/2014/06/tandi-wright-cast-the-returned-samira-wiley-promoted-to-regular-on-orange-is-the-new-black/?utm_source=dlvr.it&amp;utm_medium=twitter">Samira Wiley has been promoted to a series regular</a> in <em>Orange Is the New Black</em>. Wiley, who has appeared in nearly every episode of the show so far, will continue to play the lovable Poussey Washington. </p>
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<p>12. Punk band <a href="http://www.afterellen.com/watch-now-agender-premieres-music-video-for-modern-lovers/06/2014/">AGENDER released their new music video</a> for their song "Modern Lovers." The trio of women are known for exploring the nature of non-binary gender and sexuality through their music. Their new sophomore album "FIXATIONS" will be released later this month. Check out the music video below!</p>
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<p>13. <em>BROTHERS </em>is a narrative web series about a group of transgender friends in Brooklyn <a href="https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/brothers-web-series">that needs your help</a> to finish the remaining 7 episodes of the 8-episode first season. Written and directed by Emmett Lundberg, the series follows the daily lives and ups and downs of what it means to live as a transgender person in today's society. To find out more about the project, <a href="https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/brothers-web-series">check out their fundraising website</a> and take a look at the trailer below! </p>
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<li class="field-item even"><a href="/tags/how-train-your-dragon-2">How to Train Your Dragon 2</a>, </li>
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Thu, 12 Jun 2014 23:56:27 +0000mwalsh71318 at http://www.glaad.orghttp://www.glaad.org/blog/glaad-wrap-how-train-your-dragon-2-agenders-new-single-rosie-odonnell-honored-and-more#commentsLaverne Cox, The Normal Heart and more pick up Critics' Choice Television Awards nominations!http://www.glaad.org/blog/laverne-cox-normal-heart-and-more-pick-critics-choice-television-awards-nominations
<div class="field field-name-field-blog-featured field-type-file field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><span id="styles-22-0" class="styles file-styles 750px"> <img id="22" src="http://www.glaad.org/sites/default/files/styles/750px/public/images/2014-05/criticschoicelavernenormalheart.jpg?itok=rsCTNv7D" alt="" title="" /></span></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p>This morning the Broadcast Television Journalists Association announced <a href="http://www.deadline.com/2014/05/critics-choice-tv-awards-nominations-announced-broadcast-tv-journalists-association-cw-list/" target="_blank">nominations for the Critics' Choice Television Awards</a> and several LGBT actors, characters and inclusive series and films picked up nominations. The Critics' Choice Television Awards will air on the CW on June 19 at 8:00pm ET.</p>
<p><img alt="" class="media-element file-media-original" data-file_info="%7B%22fid%22:%2271436%22,%22view_mode%22:%22media_original%22,%22fields%22:%7B%22format%22:%22media_original%22,%22field_file_image_alt_text%5Bund%5D%5B0%5D%5Bvalue%5D%22:%22%22,%22field_file_image_title_text%5Bund%5D%5B0%5D%5Bvalue%5D%22:%22%22%7D,%22type%22:%22media%22%7D" height="357" src="http://www.glaad.org/sites/default/files/styles/1200px/public/images/2014-05/sophia.PNG?itok=olWUxsIK" style="float: right; width: 263px; height: 300px;" width="313" />Laverne Cox, <a href="http://www.glaad.org/blog/video-ellen-page-presents-laverne-cox-stephen-f-kolzak-award-glaadawards-la" target="_blank">recipient of the Stephen F. Kolzak Award at the 25<sup>th</sup> Annual GLAAD Media Awards</a>, picked up a nomination in Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series for her portrayal of trans inmate Sophia Burset in <em>Orange is the New Black</em>. Jim Parsons is nominated in Best Actor in a Comedy series for his work on <em>The Big Bang Theory</em>. In Best Guest Performer in a Comedy Series Andrew Rannells is nominated for his role as Elijah on <em>Girls</em>, as is Uzo Aduba who played "Crazy Eyes" on <em>Orange is the New Black</em>.</p>
<p><img alt="" class="media-element file-media-original" data-file_info="%7B%22fid%22:%2271437%22,%22view_mode%22:%22media_original%22,%22fields%22:%7B%22format%22:%22media_original%22,%22field_file_image_alt_text%5Bund%5D%5B0%5D%5Bvalue%5D%22:%22%22,%22field_file_image_title_text%5Bund%5D%5B0%5D%5Bvalue%5D%22:%22%22%7D,%22type%22:%22media%22%7D" height="798" src="http://www.glaad.org/sites/default/files/styles/1200px/public/images/2014-05/normal-heart-top.jpg?itok=hjxMJQhT" style="float: left; width: 300px; height: 200px;" width="1200" />HBO's <em>The Normal Heart</em> picked up five nominations total, including Best Movie. Out actors Matt Bomer and Joe Mantello received nominations in Best Supporting Actor in a Movie or Mini-Series. Their co-star Mark Ruffalo who portrayed lead character Ned Weeks is nominated in Best Actor in a Movie or Mini-Series and Julia Roberts (Dr. Emma Brookner) is nominated in Best Supporting Actress in a Movie or Mini-Series.</p>
<p><img alt="" class="media-element file-media-original" data-file_info="%7B%22fid%22:%2271438%22,%22view_mode%22:%22media_original%22,%22fields%22:%7B%22format%22:%22media_original%22,%22field_file_image_alt_text%5Bund%5D%5B0%5D%5Bvalue%5D%22:%22%22,%22field_file_image_title_text%5Bund%5D%5B0%5D%5Bvalue%5D%22:%22%22%7D,%22type%22:%22media%22%7D" height="464" src="http://www.glaad.org/sites/default/files/styles/1200px/public/images/2014-05/brooklyn-nine-nine-s1-finale-holt.jpg?itok=5VrCkydv" style="float: right; width: 300px; height: 208px;" width="670" />Andre Braugher netted a nom in Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series for his portrayal of out police Captain Raymond Holt in <em>Brooklyn Nine-Nine</em>. Tatiana Maslany is nominated in Best Actress in a Drama Series for her work as multiple clones on <em>Orphan Black</em>, including bisexual scientist Cosima. Beau Bridges picked up a nomination in Best Guest Performer in a Drama Series for his work on <em>Masters of Sex</em> as Provost Scully who is struggling with his sexuality.</p>
<p><em>The Ellen DeGeneres Show</em> is nominated in Best Talk Show and <em>Orange is the New Black</em> picked up a nomination in Best Comedy Series.</p>
<p>One remaining category, The Most Exciting New Series, will be announced on June 9 and can include any announced shows premiering in summer, fall or winter. The Critics' Choice Awards will air on CW June 19 at 8:00pm ET.</p>
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Wed, 28 May 2014 20:39:45 +0000megantownsend71127 at http://www.glaad.orghttp://www.glaad.org/blog/laverne-cox-normal-heart-and-more-pick-critics-choice-television-awards-nominations#comments